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Posted 15 June, 2026

Dentist | Lumino Landing Road, Whakatane

Abano Healthcare
Whakatane,Bay of Plenty Region,New Zealand,3120 Full Time
Reference: 74_632148_6000000001063061

Company Description

At Lumino The Dentists, we believe great dentistry starts with feeling supported, valued, and balanced. As New Zealand's largest dental network (and part of Abano Healthcare), we give our clinicians the freedom to practise their way, backed by a genuinely caring team and strong professional support.

Job Description

Guaranteed income. Full books from day one. Relocate with confidence.

Relocation & Visa Support

Moving to Whakatane from elsewhere in New Zealand or overseas? We make it seamless. As an Accredited Employer with Immigration New Zealand, Lumino can support visa sponsorship and connect you with trusted immigration advisory services, so you can focus on your career, not the paperwork.

What's in it for you:

Walk into full books + strong utilisation from day one
Flexible hours: part-time or full-time, up to 5 days per week
Weekdays only (Mon-Fri) with flexible part-time or full-time hours
Guaranteed salary: annual base + commission wash-up, meaning unlimited earning potential
Backed by Lumino + Abano Healthcare with modern facilities, national clinician support, and ongoing professional development

Whakatane Dentist Incentive Package

Move with confidence thanks to exceptional financial support:
Up to $15,000 relocation bonus (claimed from your first day)
Accommodation / rent support for your first 6 months

About the role

We are looking for a passionate Dentist to join our friendly team at Lumino Whakatane, a wellestablished practice serving a loyal and longstanding patient base in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

You'll be joining a busy 3surgery practice that has proudly cared for the Whakatane community for decades. The team is experienced, closeknit, and genuinely supportive, giving you the autonomy to practise highquality dentistry while being well supported day to day.

Why Lumino?

Busy books and a loyal patient base,built through consistent, highquality care in the Whakatane community
Ongoing professional development opportunities to support your clinical growth and career progression
Access to Lumino's Clinical Advisory team, providing guidance, peer support, and clinical best practice
Practice data dashboards and secure digital referral systems that help you work smarter and more efficiently
National marketing support to maintain and grow patient demand, so your books stay consistently full

Why Whakatane?

Whakatane is one of New Zealand's sunniest and most welcoming coastal towns, offering relaxed living, affordable housing, and an outdoorsfirst lifestyle.

From surf beaches and island adventures to bush walks, cycling trails, and marine wildlife, life here happens outside the clinic. You're also within easy reach of Ohope Beach, Rotorua, Tauranga, and the wider Bay of Plenty.

Whakatane also benefits from a thriving regional economy, supported by horticulture, tourism, forestry, healthcare, and small business, making it a fantastic place to settle long term for individuals and families alike.

Qualifications

Who we're looking for:

At least 2 years' clinical experience in general dentistry
A current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) or the ability to obtain one
Confidence across a broad range of general dental procedures
A patientcentred approach, with a genuine focus on longterm oral health
A collaborative, selfmotivated mindset and comfort working with clinical autonomy

Additional Information

Ready to make the move?

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation:
Email: [email protected]

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