Dentist - Timaru

LANZ recruitment; Timaru; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Timaru seeks a Dentist to join their experienced team. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in general dentistry and be confident in treatment planning. The role offers a competitive remuneration of 40% commission or a salary for new graduates. Situated in a vibrant community, this practice is a great place for professionals looking for a long-term career opportunity.

Benefits

40% commission for new grads

Financial incentives for newly qualified dentists

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience preferred, but recent graduates considered.
• Proficiency with all aspects of general dentistry is required.
• Confident in planning and discussing treatment plans with patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of dentistry including emergency and cosmetic treatments.
• Consult with patients on treatment plans.
• Work effectively within a team environment.

Skills

General dentistry

Treatment planning

Communication skills

Strong work ethic

Energetic and enthusiastic

Education

BDS

DCNZ Registration

APC

Job description

Dentist - Timaru

Location: Timaru, Canterbury
Employment Type: Permanent
Qualifications: BDS, DCNZ Reg and APC
Job Experience: 2+ preferred, but any level considered

This is a well-established practice situated in a purpose-fitted-out practice in Timaru.

About the practice and the role:

• Ideally full time, but part time would be considered for the right candidate
• Fully digital with rotary endodontics, Cerec, Primescan, CBCT and much more
• Experienced team includes 6 dentists, a hygienist, denture technician and a great team of experienced dental assistants
• Offering patients a full range of dentistry including emergency and cosmetic treatments, restorations, endodontics, crowns, bridges, veneers, extractions, hygiene, whitening, CEREC restorations and dentures
• Main provider for many rural towns including Twizel, Tekapo, Fairlie, Kurow and Waimate as well as further afield
• Remuneration: 40% commission or salary for a new grad
• Long term opportunity

About you:

• Ideally 2+ years experience, but will absolutely consider a new or recent graduate
• Knowledge of and proficiency with all aspects of general dentistry
• Confident planning and discussing treatment plans with patients
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Strong work ethic
• Warm and pleasant chairside manner

This practice is part of the volunteer bonding scheme offering financial incentives to newly qualified dentists.

About the region:
Timaru has a lovely climate, is centrally located in the heart of the South Island, only 2 hours from Christchurch and Dunedin and 1 hour to several fabulous lakes and ski fields. Timaru is family-friendly, has some great restaurants, a thriving economy, great childcare facilities and schools and would be a great place for a couple or family to call home. Timaru has an easy-going, laid-back lifestyle, where the commute to work takes 5 - 10 minutes; the average house value to March 2025 is $511,082 and among the population of 48,000 there are more than 70 cultural and ethnic groups.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.