Dentist | Knox Dental

1300SMILES Ltd; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumino The Dentists—Knox Dental Dunedin invites a qualified dentist to join our Dunedin team. You’ll work with an established clinical group led by senior clinicians, offering autonomy to practice your way while receiving support from a broad professional network in a dynamic, patient‑centred environment.

The role emphasizes development of clinical interests, collaboration with experienced colleagues, and delivering high‑quality care in a busy Dunedin practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Dentist with ideally 3+ years of clinical experience.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand (DCNZ).
• Holds, or can obtain, a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Confident across a broad range of general dentistry procedures.
• Interested in developing your clinical skills and interests.
• A self-motivated, collaborative professional who enjoys autonomy.
• Committed to providing ethical, empathetic and patient-centred care.

Skills

Clinical dentistry

Communication with patients

Autonomy

Ethical patient care

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

Dental degree / DCNZ eligible

Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

DCNZ registration eligible

Job description

Company Description

Come and do dentistry you’re proud of, in a practice where experience, collaboration and clinical development come together.

At Lumino The Dentists, we believe great dentistry starts with feeling supported, valued and able to practise with confidence. As New Zealand’s largest dental network (and part of Abano Healthcare), our clinicians have the autonomy to practise their way while being supported by experienced colleagues and a wider professional network.

We’re looking for a passionate Dentist to join our established team at Knox Dental Dunedin, located in the heart of North Dunedin.

Knox Dental has been caring for the Dunedin community since 2000, building trusted, long-term patient relationships while offering preventive, restorative and cosmetic dental care. [lumino.co.nz]

Thinking About Relocating?

If you’re considering a move, either within New Zealand or from overseas, we’ll support you through the transition. This includes:

• Relocation assistance, tailored to your situation
• Guidance through Dental Council of New Zealand registration
• Support transitioning into the New Zealand dental system and settling into Dunedin

Job Description

Join an Experienced Clinical Team

At Knox Dental Dunedin, you'll work alongside an established team led by Dr Jacob Grieve, who has been Lead Dentist at Knox Dental since 2007. His clinical experience includes general dentistry, IV sedation, surgical extractions, molar endodontics, crowns, veneers and implants. [lumino.co.nz]

It's an environment where you can bring your existing strengths while continuing to develop your clinical interests and learn alongside experienced clinicians.

Why Dentists Will Love Working at Knox Dental

Grow clinically in an experienced environment

• Work alongside knowledgeable and experienced clinicians87
• Exposure to a broad range of general dental treatments
• Opportunity to continue developing your own clinical interests
• A collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality patient care

An established Dunedin practice

• Serving the Dunedin community since 2000
• Strong focus on trusted, long-term patient relationships
• Conveniently located on George Street in North Dunedin
• Broad range of preventive, restorative and cosmetic dentistry [lumino.co.nz]

Enjoy a lifestyle that works

Dunedin offers the opportunity to build your career while enjoying everything that comes with living in one of the South Island's most distinctive cities.

We currently have Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5:00pm available, but we’re happy to be flexible for the right clinician and can explore alternative days or hours to find a four-day arrangement that works.

Practice with Confidence and Autonomy

• Full clinical autonomy
• Freedom to develop your interests and treatment preferences
• Support from experienced colleagues
• Backed by Lumino’s wider clinical and operational network

What You’ll Find at Lumino

• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Access to Lumino’s Clinical Advisory team
• Practice data dashboards and secure digital referral systems
• National marketing support to help maintain and grow patient demand

Qualifications

About You

• Qualified Dentist with ideally 3+ years of clinical experience
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand (DCNZ)
• Holds, or can obtain, a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Confident across a broad range of general dentistry procedures
• Interested in developing your clinical skills and interests
• A self-motivated, collaborative professional who enjoys autonomy
• Committed to providing ethical, empathetic and patient-centred care

Additional Information

Ready for a Change That Feels Right?

Whether you’re already in Dunedin, considering a move south, or thinking about relocating to New Zealand, we’d love to talk.

For more information or a confidential conversation, please contact:

Muriel Shringi
[e-mail]