Dental Assistant

Capital Health Careers

Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand
Dental Assistant, Dental Assistant, Dental Assistant
Posted June 17, 2026

Job Description

Dental and Oral Health Services in the Surgery, Women & Children’s Directorate at Wellington Hospital are looking for looking for a Dental Assistant with experience and confidence in reception duties and ordering to work in its team. The dental service is one service located over two sites, Wellington and Kenepuru. This role will have rostered days at each site. 

The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing chairside support and operative assistance to the clinical staff, both in the surgeries and operative theatres of Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals.

The Dental Assistant role is to provide effective and efficient services and to participate in the smooth day to day operation of the Dental Service. You will also be responsible for the maintenance of clinic/surgery equipment and repairs and supplies, patient preparation and daily clinic flow.

  • Provision of chairside assistance 
  • Clinic preparation 
  • Clinical records management