Posted 20 July, 2026
Dental Assistant
Taranaki District Health Board
Auckland, AUK, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 7bb074a37f025b59
Job Description
Dental Assistant - Auckland Regional Dental Service - South 2x Permanent, Full-time roles Monday to Saturday If you are self-motivated and enthusiastic about Childrens Oral Health here is an extraordinary opportunity to become part of New Zealand's largest dental service as a Dental Assistant. About Us Auckland Regional Dental Service (ARDS) is a community dental service run by Waitemata District. We provide free dental care to children aged 0‑17 years who live in North, West, East, Central and South Auckland. We have many clinics located in schools and in the community, and also provide care in our diagnostic vans and transportable dental units. You can look forward to the chance to progress within our forward‑thinking organisation. We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our service in the S1 team which covers the Papakura, Pukekeho, Tuakau, Waiuku areas. About You Prior experience as a dental assistant or a dental background is preferred. We ask that you have a passion for: Working in health and working with children Making a difference in your community Working in a high functioning team with motivated individuals Learning new skills and challenging yourself About the role The purpose of the Dental Assistant role is to: Support and assist dental/oral health therapists to provide an efficient customer focused service to clients and whanau Provide administrative support as required To view the position description, please click here For recruitment specific questions please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant via email We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert Closing Date 22 July 2026 Job Number WDHB21435 Job details Job Reference: WDHB21435 Location North Island - Auckland - South & East Auckland #J-18808-Ljbffr