Dental assistant | Lumino Medford House |Full Time, Fixed Term

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Lumino Medford House is seeking a dental assistant for a full‑time fixed‑term parental leave cover, onsite in Hamilton. You’ll provide chairside support, prepare and sterilise instruments, set up treatment rooms, greet patients, and help maintain a calm, efficient clinic alongside a friendly team within New Zealand’s leading dental network. The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, strong communication, multitasking and a patient‑focused approach; prior dental experience is welcome but not essential, with training available. Hours are Monday to Thursday with varying start and end times. Apply with your CV and a brief cover letter, explaining why you’re a great fit and your availability (Aug 31 2026 to Sep 13 2027, potential earlier end).

Company Description

Looking for a dental assistant role where you’ll feel truly valued, supported, and connected to your local community? Join Lumino , a nationwide network of over 130 practices providing exceptional dental care across New Zealand.

Why join our team at Lumino Medford House
Lumino Medford House is a well-established practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality patient care in a friendly and welcoming environment. Our team is passionate about creating positive experiences for our patients while supporting each other to succeed.

As part of New Zealand’s leading dental network, you’ll enjoy working in a collaborative team culture with access to modern equipment, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional development—all while making a meaningful impact in your local community.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Consistency – Enjoy a stable, full-time role with regular hours
• People-first culture – Be part of a supportive and friendly team environment
• Training and growth – Access to learning opportunities and career development
• National support with local heart – The stability of a large network with a close-knit team feel

Job Description

How you’ll make an impact
In this role, you’ll provide essential chairside support to our clinicians, helping ensure every patient has a smooth and positive experience. You’ll play a key role in maintaining a calm, welcoming environment while supporting the day-to-day efficiency of the practice.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assisting dentists during a range of procedures, ensuring patient comfort and efficient workflow
• Preparing and sterilising instruments in line with infection control protocols
• Setting up and maintaining treatment rooms
• Greeting and supporting patients throughout their visit
• Working closely with the wider team to ensure high-quality patient care
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe clinical environment

Hours for this role: 

• Monday : 7:30am - 5:30pm
• Tuesday :  7:30am - 6:30pm
• Wednesday :  7:45am - 5:30pm
• Thursday :  7:45am - 6:30pm

Qualifications

Your experience and approach
Your greatest asset will be your positive attitude, reliability, and ability to work as part of a team. While previous dental experience is preferred, it is not essential, we’re happy to train the right person.

You’ll bring:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• A friendly, professional, and patient-focused approach
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a positive team culture
• Valid NZ work rights

Additional Information

This is a fixed-term parental leave cover position commencing on 31 August 2026 and ending on 13 September 2027. Please note that if the team member returns from parental leave earlier than anticipated, the end date of this fixed-term agreement may be brought forward accordingly.

Ready to apply?
We’d love to hear from you! Submit your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit for our team.