Job Description

Looking for a fixed-term, part-time Dental Assistant role where you’ll feel valued, supported, and part of a trusted local team? Join Lumino Hastings and help us care for our community.

At Lumino The Dentists, we’re proud to be part of New Zealand’s largest dental network, with over 130 practices nationwide. Our Lumino Hastings team is warm, welcoming, and focused on delivering exceptional patient care in a friendly, down-to-earth environment.

We recognise the vital role Dental Assistants play in keeping our practices running smoothly and creating positive experiences for every patient. When you join Lumino, you become part of a nationwide network that prioritises support, professional development, and a people-first culture.

Hastings is a close-knit, community-focused town where patients value familiarity, trust, and genuine care. Many of our patients have been with us for years, and we’re proud to care for generations of local families.

As a valued part-time team member, you’ll enjoy:

• A supportive, friendly culture – a team that collaborates and looks out for one another
• Opportunities to grow – access to training and the wider Lumino network
• A role with purpose – make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives every day

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll be an essential support to our clinicians and a reassuring presence for our patients.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Dental Assistant

• Assisting dentists and oral health therapists during a range of procedures
• Preparing treatment rooms and sterilising instruments to the highest standards
• Following strict infection control protocols
• Maintaining stock levels and ensuring surgeries are fully prepared
• Supporting patients to feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their visit

Sterilisation Assistant

What You’ll be doing:

• 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 the dentist chairside (training provided)
• Jumping in at reception as needed and supporting our front-desk team (training provided) and assisting our highly skilled dentists as-needed.

You’ll be joining a positive, collaborative team where your contributions are genuinely valued.

Qualifications

Hours for this role:

• Monday: 8.00m to 5.00pm
• Tuesday: 8.00am to 5.00pm
• Friday: 8.00am to 4.30pm

This role is offered on a fixed-term, part-time basis (from 1st July 2026 to 30th November 2026) as this position is covering leave, the end date may change if the team member returns earlier.

Your experience and approach

We value attitude just as much as experience. We’re looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, reliable, and committed to patient care
• Experienced in dental assisting or has relevant training (preferred, but not essential)
• Familiar with infection control and sterilisation procedures (an advantage)
• Highly organised and able to multitask in a busy environment
• A strong communicator and team player

Experience with dental software is a bonus, but not required, we’re happy to train the right person.

Additional Information

Applying with Us? Here’s What to Expect!

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