Graduate Dentist Intern (Dunedin/Auckland)
Graduate Dentist Intern (Dunedin/Auckland)
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Job Description
CLINICAL SERVICES
FACULTY OF DENTISTRY TE KAUPEKA PNIHO
Are you a new or recent dental graduate seeking an exciting opportunity to join a supportive culture founded on teamwork integrity and social responsibility
We are looking for passionate and driven graduate dentists to join our modern supportive team based dental practice at our facilities in tepoti Dunedin and Tmaki Makaurau Auckland.
The role/Te mahi
The Faculty of Dentistry invites applications for three full-time one-year fixed term positions in tepoti Dunedin and two full-time one-year fixed term positions in Tmaki Makaurau Auckland commencing 2026.
In this role you will work with experienced clinicians to provide a wide scope of general dental procedures including urgent care. Throughout this placement you will benefit from ongoing mentoring training support and coaching. Extensions considered.
These developmental positions offer a unique opportunity to gain valuable clinical experience under the mentorship of experienced dentists and academics from the Faculty of Dentistry University of Otago.
You will work as a member of our dental practice at the Auckland facility or Dental Hospital in Dunedin. You will build and enhance your clinical skills in a supportive environment that includes rehabilitation and urgent care.
Your skills and experience/K pkeka me k wheako
We are looking for Dentists within their first three years of working who value interacting with other professionals and thrives on working in a supportive culture founded on teamwork integrity and social responsibility. You aspire to form a firm foundation of clinical skills with opportunities to get involved in teaching research or postgraduate learning while consolidating your skills.
To be successful in this role you should also have:
Strong knowledge and understanding in all areas of general dentistry.
Exceptional communication and patient care skills.
An ability to work in a large cohesive team environment.
Outstanding time management and organisational skills.
A strong desire to consolidate your clinical skills in a supportive environment.
An ability to provide high quality dental care to all age groups of patients.
A drive to support students as a mentor in areas commensurate with your clinical expertise.
Knowledge or the ability to acquire knowledge of procedures policies regulations and standards of practice.
Applicants must be registered or registrable with the Dental Council of New Zealand (DCNZ).
Further details/Puroko
We have multiple full-time (1 FTE) fixed term (January 2026 - January 2027) positions located in tepoti Dunedin or Tmaki Makaurau Auckland.
The salary for these positions is $75231 per annum.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job.
For further information please contact Yolin Govender (Auckland) or Pip MacDonald (Dunedin) via the contact details below.
Application/Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Sunday 24 August 2025.
Applications may be considered as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Additional Information
Contact: Yolin Govender or Pip MacDonald
Position details: Information Statement
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Location: About Dunedin
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
