Dental Assistant - Community Oral Health Service; Blenheim

Dental Assistant - Community Oral Health Service, Blenheim Community Oral Health, Permanent Full-time

• This is an exciting opportunity to join our small friendly team based in Blenheim. You will bea critical part of a team delivering a great service to our Wairau community.
• Our Dental Assistants work alongside our therapists supporting children and their families through the oral health appointments. The role utlises the full range of assistant skills and your day will be fast-paced and varied. .

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Dental Assistant,you will provide dental assistance for our dental/oral health therapists completing a range of associated clinical and administration duties to a high standard.

This is a permanent - role with full-time or part-time options available . The service operates Monday to Friday 0800 to 1700 with a 1 hourlunch break .

There is no on-call required.

Please view the position description for further information.

About the Team/Service/ Location

We are a vibrant team of dental assistants supporting our Dental and Oral Health Therapists caring for eligible Tamariki/children aged 0to Year 8 school years. We work in modern facilities and are focussed on providing a high standard of general oral health care to our patients/clients.

For more information on living and working in Blenheim clickhere

About you

As a Dental Assistant, you will:

• Have previous dental and administrative experience, however, comprehensive training can be provided to the preferred applicant;
• Have a good standard of oral and written communication (minimum of Year 11 NCEA English and Maths - or equivalent) and,if not previously attained, you will be prepared to undertake the NZQA Level 3:
  
  New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Dental Assistance) which is tobe completed within 2 years of commencement in the role;
• Have a valid full drivers license;
• Enjoy working in asupportive team, demonstrating enthusiasm and the ability to follow instructions and learn new skills;

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 14 March 2026.If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Job : R1W26-010

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

Job Reference:

Job Reference: R1W26-010

Location:

South Island - Nelson / Marlborough - Blenheim