Dentists wanted throughout New Zealand

Employment information

Date posted
Vacancies
12 position(s) available

Listing Description

One of Australasia’s largest dental practitioners group is seeking to recruit dental professionals. With over 120 practices in New Zealand, they offer full time, permanent employment, and offer a generous relocation allowance.

In New Zealand, a dentist diagnoses and treats dental disease, injuries, decay and malformations of the teeth, periodontal tissue (gums), hard and soft tissue found on the mouth and other dento-facial structures using surgery and other techniques.

Roles include:

  • Endodontist
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
  • Oral Pathologist
  • Orthodontist
  • Paedodontist
  • Periodontist
  • Prosthodontist

Tasks Include:

  • diagnosing dental diseases using a range of methods such as radiographs, salivary tests and medical histories
  • providing preventative oral health care such as periodontal treatments, fluoride applications and oral health promotion
  • providing restorative oral care such as implants, complex crown and bridge restorations, and orthodontics, and repairing damaged and decayed teeth
  • providing oral surgical treatments such as biopsy of tissue and prescription of medication
  • performing routine orthodontic treatment
  • restoring oral function with removable and fixed oral prostheses
  • assisting in diagnosing general diseases having oral manifestations such as diabetes
  • educating patients to take care of their mouth and teeth
  • leading a dental team which may comprise Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants and other Dental Specialists
Experience and qualifications required

Relevant registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand. The employer can assist with NZ dental council registration and our licensed advisers manage the visa process end to end.

Other benefits

The role is eligible for a Straight to residency visa, and/or a 5-year work visa. Both these options grant open work rights for the partner, free study rights for dependent children, and public-funded healthcare.