Dental Assistant Morrinsville at Waikato District Health Board (Hamilton), Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Where you’ll be working: Morrinsville, Oral Health Services

The details: Permanent 40 Hours per week

We are seeking a Dental Assistant to join the Northern Pod.

The position involves working in a fixed facility and mobile unit in the Morrinsville and surrounding areas. You will provide assistance with dental care to pre-school and school age children. Orientation and training will be provided.

Dental assistants support and assist dental therapists in all aspects of care and clinic administration.

This is a permanent position Monday to Friday

For this role you must have:

• A full current driver’s licence

• The ability to prioritise effectively

• Good communication and leadership competency

• Computer skills

• Conscientious and reliable

The position would ideally suit someone who has had dental assistant experience or has a work history in office administration, working with children, customer service/cultural awareness or health care.

COVID-19:

The Waikato District Health Board Health & Safety has a policy that includes ensuring that you comply with the Health Order announced 11 October 2021 and with the Waikato DHB’s Vaccine Preventable Diseases for Employees policy. The policy prescribes the required vaccinations including COVID19 for all employees of Waikato DHB. COVID-19 vaccinations are mandatory before you commence employment.

Waikato District Health Board

The Waikato District Health Board (DHB) is one of the largest of 20 DHBs in New Zealand. We plan, fund and provide health and disability support services to a population of more than 400,000. You can read about our vision, strategy and values here. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we service. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values, to apply, and would like to encourage applicants who have a Māori world view.

Your application:

Please apply directly online, and click here to review the position description. Applications are not able to be accepted via email. For any queries about the role please contact Elysia Koretz in the Recruitment Team Elysia.Koretz@waikatodhb.health.nz

Application closing date: 11 July 2022

Values

Theme “People at Heart” – Te iwi Ngakaunui

• Give and earn respect - Whakamana

• Listen to me; talk to me – Whakarongo

• Fair play – Mauri Pai

• Growing the good – Whakapakari

• Stronger together – Kotahitanga