Private Dentist

Zest Business Group; Wairoa; On-site; NZD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Community-based care focus

Job summary

Zest Business Group is seeking a General Dentist for a rewarding role in Wairoa, New Zealand. This position involves delivering community-focused dental care in a supportive environment, working with a fully equipped mobile dental unit.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in clinical dentistry and a commitment to enhancing local community health. The role offers a competitive salary range of $95,000 - $115,000 plus travel expenses, with flexibility for full-time or part-time work.

Qualifications

• At least three years of clinical experience, with strong applicants considered.
• Confident in diagnosis, treatment planning, and a full range of general dental procedures.
• Compassion and adaptability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive dental care including emergency and endodontic treatments.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals in a culturally responsive manner.
• Focus on improving health equity through accessible dental care.

Skills

Diagnosis

Treatment planning

General dental procedures

Community-oriented care

Education

DCNZ registration or qualification from NZ, Australia, UK, or Ireland

Tools

Intraoral cameras

Digital x-rays

Job description

Job Summary

Dentist Jobs in Wairoa, New Zealand. Rewarding Opportunity to Deliver Community-Focused Dental Care in the Heart of Hawke's Bay. Zest Dental Recruitment, working in partnership with a community health organisation, is seeking to recruit a General Dentist.

• Community-Based Dental Service
• Dentist
• Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
• Full-time or part-time considered
• Salary: $95,000 - $115,000 + travel expenses
• Work from a fully equipped two-chair mobile dental unit
• Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
• Focus on whānau-centred, community-based care
• Reference: DW3967029

Key Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities will include delivering comprehensive dental care, providing emergency and endodontic treatments, and working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals in a culturally responsive manner. The service operates in partnership with Te Whatu Ora and is dedicated to improving health equity through accessible, quality dental care.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of clinical experience, though strong applicants with slightly less experience will also be considered. You'll be confident in diagnosis, treatment planning, and performing a full range of general dental procedures. Compassion, adaptability, and a genuine desire to contribute to the local community are essential.

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.

Location & Compensation

The mobile clinic is fully equipped with modern technology, including intraoral cameras, OPG, and digital x-rays. Salary: $95,000 - $115,000 + travel expenses. Work from a fully equipped two-chair mobile dental unit in Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Full-time or part-time considered.

Benefits & Work Environment

Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment. Focus on whānau-centred, community-based care. Working alongside an experienced and dedicated team including two dental assistants, a receptionist, and a practice manager.