Posted 01 August, 2026
Paediatric Dental Specialist - Hospital & Specialist Dentistry Service (HSD)
North Island - Auckland
Auckland, AUK, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 209254db793d9c29
Job Description
North Island - Auckland – Auckland, North Island Are you an experienced Paediatric Dental Specialist? Come and work with New Zealands leading public health organisation- Te Toka Tumai, Auckland! About the Role We are seeking NZ registerable dentists (preferably Paediatric Dentist Specialists), to work within our regional oral health hospital service in Auckland, New Zealand. We have full time and part time permanent positions available, based at Greenlane Clinical Centre and involving work across a number of clinics and theatres in Auckland. We would prefer applicants to have a specialist paediatric dentist qualification and experience working in New Zealand hospital-based paediatric dentistry. Auckland Regional Hospital & Specialist Dentistry provides hospital-based secondary and tertiary level specialist oral health services, to a population of almost 1.7 million people domiciled within the Metro Auckland region. The successful applicant/s will be expected to contribute to the teaching of Dental House Officers and Registrars, in addition to audit and research activities within Hospital & Specialist Dentistry. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team. About you | Important Skills Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand; and where possible, should demonstrate relevant post-graduate training and experience in Paediatric Dentistry. You will ideally have minimum 2 years post specialisation clinical experience and enjoy working in a team environment. This position includes the treatment of child and adolescent patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, under General Anaesthesia, Sedation and Local Anaesthesia. For a full description of the purpose and accountabilities for this rolepleaseclick here for a position description. Working at Health New Zealand We are Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Health New Zealand. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Childrens Hospital, located in central Auckland. We are part ofHealth New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and nationallevels. We are also an Accredited Employer with Immigration NZ (Please visitImmigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visafor more information if you will be needing a Work Visa) We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr