Dental Assistants needed in NZ

Stunning Smiles Limited is hiring a Dental Assistant for its dental practice in Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand. This is a full-time opportunity offering $26 to $32 per hour for a friendly and proactive professional who can work across chairside dental assisting and reception duties.

The role is suitable for someone who enjoys a fast-paced, patient-focused environment and can confidently manage both clinical and administrative responsibilities. Previous dental experience is preferred, while multilingual ability is considered an advantage.

The Role

Stunning Smiles Limited is looking for a Dental Assistant to join its team in a dual chairside assistant and reception position.

The successful candidate will provide chairside assistance during a range of dental procedures while also supporting front-of-house administration when rostered. The role requires strong organisation, attention to detail, excellent hygiene standards, and a warm approach to patient care.

Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Providing chairside dental assistance across a range of procedures.
• Assisting with same-day crown equipment and procedures.
• Preparing instruments, materials, and information required during dental treatments.
• Anticipating the dentist’s requirements and having necessary equipment ready before it is requested.
• Supporting dentists during procedures and maintaining an efficient clinical workflow.
• Completing reception and front-of-house duties as required.
• Scheduling patient appointments and managing bookings.
• Checking patients in and out of the practice.
• Answering phone calls and responding to patient messages.
• Providing friendly and professional assistance to patients.
• Helping maintain smooth patient turnover throughout the practice.
• Supporting administrative processes and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Maintaining high standards of sterilisation and infection control.
• Following practice protocols and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Helping create a welcoming environment for patients from different cultural backgrounds.
• Supporting the wider practice team with day-to-day duties.
• Learning and adapting to new dental technologies and systems.
• Performing other dental assisting, reception, and administrative duties as required.

Candidate Requirements

Stunning Smiles Limited is seeking applicants who bring:

• Previous dental assisting experience is preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Friendly and personable approach to patient care.
• Ability to make patients feel comfortable and welcome.
• Strong initiative and willingness to learn.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage clinical and administrative responsibilities effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Meticulous approach to sterilisation and infection control.
• Commitment to maintaining high hygiene standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in learning new dental technologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with dentists and other practice staff.
• Multilingual ability is an advantage.
• Valid New Zealand working visa is required.

Candidates should also be comfortable working in a multicultural environment and maintaining a high standard of patient service while balancing chairside and reception responsibilities.

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What’s on Offer

This position provides an opportunity to join Stunning Smiles Limited and develop experience across dental assisting, reception, patient care, and modern practice systems.

Benefits and opportunities include:

• $26 to $32 per hour.
• Full-time employment.
• Remuneration matched to dedication and proficiency.
• Fun and supportive team culture.
• Collaborative multicultural workplace.
• Opportunities to grow with the dental practice.
• Exposure to new dental technologies and systems.
• Opportunity to develop both clinical and administrative skills.
• Supportive and people-focused working environment.
• A workplace where employee contributions are recognised.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of patients.

Job Details at a Glance

How to Apply

If you believe you are qualified and eligible for the position, submit your application and relevant employment details to Stunning Smiles Limited outlining your dental assisting experience, reception skills, patient-service experience, and relevant qualifications.

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