Private Dentist

ZEST Dental Recruitment; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Supportive team and mentoring

Advanced equipment access

Job summary

A dental recruitment agency is seeking a General Dentist for a well-established practice in Te Awamutu, New Zealand. This role offers flexibility, a supportive team, and access to modern equipment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and at least four years of clinical experience. The position promises a healthy work-life balance in a community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a broad range of general and restorative treatments.
• Comfortable managing patients of all ages.
• Eligibility to be DCNZ registered or recognized qualification.

Responsibilities

• Join a thriving private dental practice.
• Provide general dentistry within DCNZ guidelines.
• Collaborate with a supportive team and partake in mentoring.

Skills

Experience with general dentistry

Strong communication skills

Professional manner

Collaborative approach

Education

DCNZ registration or equivalent qualification

Four years of clinical experience

Tools

CEREQ

CBCT

Rotary endodontic systems

Digital radiography

Soft tissue laser

Intraoral camera

EMS Airflow

Job description

Private Dentist Jobs in Te Awamutu, New Zealand. Excellent Opportunity in a Well‑Established Practice with Modern Equipment and Loyal Patient Base. Zest Dental Recruitment, working in partnership with an established private dental practice, is seeking to recruit a General Dentist.

• Independent Dental Practice
• Private Dentist
• Te Awamutu, 30 minutes from Hamilton
• Full‑time or part‑time
• Busy, well‑established practice with loyal patient base
• Advanced equipment, including CEREQ, CBCT and EMS Airflow
• Supportive team with external mentoring and CPD assistance
• Remuneration 40% commission
• Reference: DW3208829

A superb opportunity has arisen for an experienced dentist to join a thriving and long‑standing practice in the heart of Te Awamutu. With a loyal patient base, modern technology and a genuinely supportive workplace culture, this role is ideal for a clinician seeking stability, professional growth and an excellent work‑life balance.

The practice is busy, well‑established and offers a broad range of general and restorative treatments. Equipment includes CEREQ, CBCT, rotary endodontic systems, digital radiography, soft tissue laser, intraoral camera and EMS Airflow. You will benefit from full clinical freedom within DCNZ guidelines, strong administrative and clinical support, and access to external mentoring and coaching to help enhance your skills.

The successful dentist will ideally bring at least four years of clinical experience, preferably gained in New Zealand or Australia. You will be confident across the full spectrum of general dentistry and comfortable managing patients of all ages. Strong communication skills, a warm and professional manner, and a collaborative approach are essential. Experience with CEREQ or crown and bridge work will be viewed positively.

This is a long‑term position offering flexibility with hours and a healthy work‑life balance. It suits a clinician looking to put down roots in a welcoming community, supported by a practice team that values quality, integrity and patient‑centred care.

Successful candidates will be DCNZ registered or have qualified from New Zealand, Australia, the UK, or Ireland. If you are not already DCNZ registered or not qualified from one of the above countries, please check with DCNZ to check your eligibility.

For further information regarding this position, confidential enquiries can be made by submitting your CV to ZEST Dental.

Zest Dental has been helping dentists and dental practices in the UK, New Zealand, and Australia to find their perfect job match since 2006.