Posted on: 25/05/2026
Build a rewarding career as a full-time dental surgery assistant in New Zealand. Earn up to $25.00-$30.00 per hour.
Do you want to build a career as a dental surgery assistant in a stable opportunity with competitive pay? This role could be an excellent fit. This job was originally posted by Complete Dental Care on the Seek Job Platform.
A well-established company is hiring a permanent full-time dental surgery assistant in New Zealand. This role involves working in a dental clinic in Tauranga South, Bay of Plenty, with no opportunity to work remotely.
The opportunity is open for candidates who want to work in a modern, well-established practice with a very friendly and highly committed team to providing the best care to patients.
All key job details are outlined below, and applications are currently being reviewed.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Please note that you may be asked to answer the following questions by the employer before being offered the job:
- Have you completed a qualification in dental science / dental surgery?
- What’s your highest level of education?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
- How many years’ experience do you have in the healthcare services industry?
- How many years’ experience do you have as a dental nurse or assistant?
- Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
- How would you rate your English language skills?
- Which of the following dental practice management software do you have experience with?
Apply now if you are passionate about what you do and want patients to feel confident that they will receive the best care dentistry has to offer at the lowest possible cost.
Job Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Employer | Complete Dental Care |
| Job Title | Dental surgery assistant |
| Location | Tauranga South, Bay of Plenty |
| Work Location | on site |
| Salary | $25 – $30 per hour |
| Employment Type | Permanent – Full-Time |
| Start Date | as soon as possible |
| Vacancies | not specified |
| Schedule | unknown |
| Benefits | other benefits |
| Language Requirement | English |
Key Responsibilities
Working as a dental surgery assistant, you will be responsible for the following:
- The main purpose of this job is to provide chairside clinical assistance to the dentist when he/she is performing dental procedures, to ensure a safe and efficient environment for patients receiving dental care and to be responsible for dental surgery equipment and stock.
- Materials, supplies, equipment, instruments, and records are prepared and available for the clinic the following day.
- Immediately prior to each appointment, the surgery is set up with the correct instruments, equipment, records, materials, and supplies for the following patient.
- Dental chairside assistance is provided to the dentist and patient throughout the entire appointment.
- The dentist’s instructions are followed, or the needs are anticipated during the procedure. Dental recording and charting are accurately completed from the dentist’s instructions.
- Hands are washed before and after each patient, and fresh gloves used for each patient.
- Instruments and equipment are cleaned, sterilised, and set up ready for use according to the practice’s cross infection control procedures, and used supplies are disposed of safely.
- The primary and secondary work zones of the dental surgery are cleaned and disinfected between patients according to the practice’s cross-infection control procedures.
- At the end of the day the surgery is cleaned, chair maintenance is completed, windows and blinds are closed and locked, equipment is turned off and the practice is locked.
Additional Tasks
- You may be asked to perform the duties of a receptionist.
- Greet all patients courteously and with cultural sensitivity.
- Assist patients with required forms upon arrival.
- Check and clear voicemail regularly.
- Manage patient recalls efficiently.
- Maintain accurate and organized patient records.
- Schedule appointments correctly, including non-clinical events.
- Reschedule and cancel appointments promptly to minimize downtime.
- Invoice patients post-treatment as directed.
- Receive and receipt payments or arrange payment plans.
- Follow up on overdue accounts every two weeks.
- Understand ACC, MoH, and other dental subsidies.
- Enter financial and patient data into the system as needed.
- Back up computer files daily.
- Complete word processing tasks within one day or sooner if urgent.
Qualifications
To qualify for this job, you will need the following:
- Minimum qualification higher or equivalent to ANZSCO level 4 or 5
- Relevant qualification in dental assisting or healthcare support
- Minimum one year’s experience as a dental surgery assistant is preferred but not essential, as full on-the-job training will be given.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- strong attention to details and hygiene standards
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Relevant qualification in dental assisting or healthcare support
- Minimum qualification higher or equivalent to ANZSCO level 4 or 5
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Work conditions include the following:
- Work in modern, well-established practice
Personal Suitability
Individuals must display the following traits:
- Punctuality
- Accurate
- Reliability
- Team player
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to details and hygiene standards
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Benefits Offered by Complet Dental Care
The company is offering the following:
Other benefits
- Fantastic opportunity to work in modern, well-established practice with a very friendly and highly committed team
- Learning/training by employer
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply through Job Bank or by direct application methods provided by the employer.
Applications may close earlier if the right candidates are selected.
