Graduate Dentist Intern (Dunedin/Auckland)

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CLINICAL SERVICES
FACULTY OF DENTISTRY | TE KAUPEKA PŪNIHO

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 team based dental practice at our facilities in Ōtepoti, Dunedin and Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.

The role | Te mahi

The Faculty of Dentistry invites applications for up to four full-time fixed term positions across both campuses with the possibility of three positions in Ōtepoti, Dunedin and one position in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, commencing 2027.

In these roles you will work with experienced clinicians to provide a wide scope of general dental procedures including urgent care. Throughout this placement, you can benefit from ongoing mentoring, training, support, and coaching.

These early career positions offer a unique opportunity where you can have the ability to gain valuable clinical experience under the mentorship of experienced dentists and academics within the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago.

You can build and enhance your clinical skills in a culturally supportive environment that includes dental treatment delivering planned treatments and urgent care.

Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

We seek Dentists within their first three years of working, who could value interacting with other professionals and who thrive on working in a supportive environment founded on teamwork, integrity, and social responsibility. You aspire to form a firm foundation of clinical skills and there can be opportunities to get involved in teaching, research, or postgraduate learning.

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 (18 January 2027 – 14 January 2028) positions, located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin or Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.

The salary for these positions is $79,812 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 number 2600967 will close on Tuesday, 25 August 2026.

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 (Auckland)

Contact: Pip MacDonald (Dunedin)

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