Sterilisation Assistant | Lumino Burton and Brown | Part-time

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Lumino Burton and Brown in Wellington CBD is hiring a part-time Sterilisation Assistant to support clinicians, oversee instrument sterilisation and infection control, and manage stock. You’ll assist chairside (training provided) and may help at reception, with hours Monday to Thursday 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. The ideal candidate has dental or sterilisation experience, strong communication and organisational skills, and a collaborative, can-do attitude; implants experience is a bonus. You must reside in New Zealand with work rights. Apply via a quick, low-pressure questionnaire; tailor your CV to highlight sterilisation, infection control and your ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and show willingness to learn and support patient experience.

Company Description

Here at Lumino, we are made up of a talented team of professionals providing exceptional patient experience and dental care.

With over 120 practices nationwide, we are the heart of every New Zealand community and want to ensure we are providing the highest standard of care to our patients & ongoing support to our team.

Job Description

Here at Burton and Brown, we are a long standing team with a loyal patient base who work together to provide a high standard of patient care. We're proud to work in a positive environment with a team of clinical experts and talented support staff, all with the shared goal of making dentistry a positive experience. Our practice, located in Wellington CBD, is equipped with high end technology as we provide patients with general and specialised services 

As our Sterilisation Assistant, you’ll be a critical part of our team! You'll support our experienced clinicians with various dental procedures during patient appointments, and take ownership of instrument sterilisation, infection control, and stock management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning, sterilising, and maintaining dental instruments and equipment
• Accurately monitoring and recording sterilisation processes
• Assisting with infection control procedures across the clinic
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Assisting with stock management
• Supporting clinical staff with room setups and patient turnaround
• Assisting chairside with procedures (training provided)
• Providing occasional support at reception (training provided)

The hours for this role are:

• Monday 10:00am to 5:30pm
• Tuesday 10:00am to 5:30pm
• Wednesday  10:00am to 5:30pm
• Thursday 10:00am to 5:30pm

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following:

• Previous experience in the dental field, as a Dental Assistant or Sterilisation Assistant is a must for our busy practice.
• Previous work with implants is a plus.
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• A positive and team-orientated approach to all you do.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Autonomy on prioritization and ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently.
• You must currently reside in New Zealand and have work rights 

Additional Information

Applying with Us? Here’s What to Expect!

We know your time is valuable, so we’ve made the first step quick and easy. Once you apply, you’ll receive an automatic email with a few simple questions. It’s a relaxed chat—no pressure! Answer at your convenience, and as soon as we receive your responses, we’ll be in touch to keep the process moving quickly.

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