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
Zest Dental Recruitment is delighted to present this rare and rewarding opportunity for a dentist to make a real difference in Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay. This role is ideally suited to a compassionate and skilled practitioner who is passionate about improving access to quality oral healthcare within an underserved community.
The position involves providing general and emergency dental services from a purpose-equipped two-chair mobile dental unit. You’ll work alongside an experienced and dedicated team that includes two dental assistants, a receptionist, and a practice manager, delivering whānau-centred care with a focus on patient wellbeing and community engagement.
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.
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.
The mobile clinic is fully equipped with modern technology, including intraoral cameras, OPG, and digital x-rays. The patient base is high-needs but deeply appreciative, making this a highly fulfilling role for a dentist who values meaningful work and community connection.
Living in Wairoa offers a slower pace of life, surrounded by stunning natural scenery. Located between Napier and Gisborne, the region is known for its friendly locals, riverside walks, and proximity to some of the North Island’s most unspoiled beaches. It’s an ideal spot for those seeking a genuine sense of community while maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
If you’re a dentist seeking a role where your work has a tangible and positive impact, this opportunity offers a fulfilling blend of professional practice and community service in a beautiful part of New Zealand.
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. For further information regarding this position, confidential enquiries can be made by submitting your CV to ZEST Dental.
Zest Dental has been helping dentists and dental practices in the UK, New Zealand, and Australia to find their perfect job match since 2006.
Contact: Darran WalentaEmail: Telephone: UK: +44 114 238 1729 | AU: +61 730 534 271....Read more...
A range of roles are available, and full job descriptions will be provided in shortlisting for roles including receptionist, ward clerks, administrators etc. Duties may include:
Welcoming and assisting patients at reception, providing a friendly and professional first point of contact for all visitors
Managing appointment bookings and clinic schedules, ensuring efficient use of clinical time and smooth patient flow throughout the service
Handling telephone and face-to-face enquiries from patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, offering clear information and resolving queries promptly and courteously
Maintaining accurate patient records and administrative documentation, ensuring data is entered and stored in line with NHS policies and confidentiality requirements
Providing administrative support to clinical and administrative colleagues, helping to coordinate daily operations and contribute to the effective running of the service
Assisting with general office duties, such as filing, scanning, and processing correspondence, to ensure the team functions efficiently
Training:Your first 4 days of induction at MFT will take place on our Oxford Road Campus (ORC) in the City Centre. You will attend ORC once a month for a face to face training session with the delivery team for a further 8 months.Training Outcome:MFT has 10 hospitals and Local Community Organisations. There are ample opportunities to progress into a Band 3 role or higher upon completion of the apprenticeship programme. With an 'Apprenticeship First' approach, there are further opportunities to gain qualifications.Employer Description:MFT is England’s largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we’ve launched in September 2022. We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed. These could be between 7am - 10pm depending on the area of work.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Are you an enthusiastic individual with a passion for customer service looking to launch your professional career? We are seeking a motivated Apprentice Receptionist to become the friendly face and voice of our company.
In this role, you will be the first point of contact for all visitors and callers, providing a warm, professional, and lasting first impression. No prior office experience is required—just a positive attitude, an eagerness to learn, and strong communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Guest Relations & Front of House:
Act as the primary point of contact, greeting all clients, visitors, and contractors warmly upon arrival
Maintain a clean, tidy, and organised reception area and waiting room
Take accurate messages and ensure they are delivered to the relevant team members promptly
Monitor and manage the central company email inbox, responding to basic enquiries or escalating them appropriately
Office & Administration Support:
Sort, log, and distribute daily incoming mail and courier deliveries
Prepare outgoing mail and coordinate collections with postal services
Monitor office stationery, kitchen supplies, and printing stock, placing reorders when necessary
Assist various departments with basic data entry, photocopying, scanning, and filing digital documents
Help coordinate meeting room schedules, ensuring rooms are set up with refreshments and tech equipment
Training Outcome:
There is the potential for full time emplyment upon completion of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:The Dental Design Studio opened in 2005 as a centre of dental excellence, dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients and their families. From our very first practice, we’ve focused on delivering high-quality dental treatments in a gentle, efficient, and professional manner.
Over the past two decades, we’ve grown to 23 practices nationwide, each equipped with modern dental technology to ensure that every patient receives the most suitable and effective care. From routine check-ups to advanced procedures, our team is committed to supporting your oral health and well-being at every stage of life.
We are proud to have cared for over 1 million patients, keeping smiles happy and healthy across the UK. As we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: to provide long-term dental care of the highest standard, helping our patients achieve healthy, confident smilesWorking Hours :Tuesday. 8.00am - 5.30pm,
Wednesday, 8.15am - 5.30pm,
Thursday, 9.30am - 6.30pm,
Friday, 8.15am - 5.30pm,
Saturday, 8.45am - 5.15pm.
Bank holidays off and off the job time given to study in working hours. Support to be given by management and the reception teamSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Initiative,Non judgemental,Reliable....Read more...
To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of administrative duties and the provision of administrative support to the multidisciplinary team.
Duties can include but are not limited to:
Supporting the administration, secretarial and receptionist teams with booking appointments, processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner and in accordance with current policies
Support staff with the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers
Core Administrative Duties:
To deal with daily post in and post out
Make trips to the post office and Bank
Prepare Carer’s passports
Arrange patient’s on-line access
Be familiar with and proficient in communicating by e-mail
Monitor and action emails received on the generic email
Be proficient in the use of the photocopier, franking machine and other office equipment
Monitor invoices and prepare for payment. Send remittance advice after payments have been made
Monitor invoices folder and check if payments have been received
Update petty cash spreadsheet weekly for end of month submission
Obtain pathology and other test results when requested by a doctor or nurse
Scanning clinical letters, attaching to patients notes on computer, logging any diagnosis and distributing them to the appropriate doctor
Answer the phone and take down messages from external and internal calls and deal as appropriate
Prepare PPA for monthly submission
Logging cheques on the computer, filling the pay in slip and prepare for banking
Chasing patients’ hospital appointments and clinic letters
Inviting patients to planned clinics
Undertake other duties when staff on leave
Provide support to the Management team and Practice Manager
Role of Conduct:
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
Maintain professional behaviour
Adhere to all Practice Protocols and Staff Handbook
Polite and respectful
Essential Training:
Basic Life Support training provided by the GP Surgery
All mandatory training
Education / Professional Development:
Participate with in-house staff annual appraisals
Participate in any mandatory or additional training
Participate in Practice Development Plan
Attend Practice Staff Meetings and contribute to Practice Development
Personnel:
To act at all times in the best interest of the surgery, staff and patients
To adhere to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
To participate in DBS checks (Disclosure Barring Service)
Training:Apprentices will be required to attend college at least x1 day per week either at Uxbridge, Harrow or Hayes Campus completing necessary mandatory training and units associated with the apprenticeship.
The apprentice will be required to complete:
Work towards gaining a full Qualification
Employment Rights and Responsibilities
Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours
Standard and End Point Assessment
Functional Skills in English, Maths, and ICT (if required)
Other training will be provided by the employer as required to enable the fulfilment of the job role.Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to being offered a permanent position at the practice.Employer Description:Enderley Road Medical Centre is a GP Practice that has a registered population of 12,600 patients with 5 partners, 3 salaried GPs as well as an extensive clinical team supported by a large team of receptionists and administrators. The practice is also an established training practice and is part of the Healthsense Primary Care Network (PCN).Working Hours :Monday - Friday (Times to be confirmed).Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,IT skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Attention to detail,Non judgemental....Read more...
During the Dental Nurse Apprenticeship, you will receive ongoing support, development and training to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to qualify and have a successful career in dental nursing.
Your daily activities could include:
Assisting the dentist in providing safe and effective treatments to patients, from simple check-ups to advanced specialist treatments
Providing patients with a high level of care
Setting up and cleaning surgery
Sterilising instruments
Updating patient records
Maintaining equipment
Preparing instruments and materials for various treatments
Adhering to practice policies and procedures
The use of VR Technology
During your working day, the dental practice will support you with learning the practical skills required, whilst your training provider (Aspiration Training) will teach you the theory side. Your study will be based online with regular teaching and 1-2-1 sessions. Off the job training will be given throughout your apprenticeship during paid working hours.
#INDASPTraining:The apprenticeship provides employment and training within a dental practice to study the Level 3 dental nurse apprenticeship. The apprenticeship is designed to teach the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to ensure competency in all aspects of clinical duties including:
Preparing for Professional Practice in Dental Nursing
Infection Prevention and Control
First Aid and Medical Emergencies
Oral and General Health
Endodontic Treatments
Prosthetic Treatments
Radiation and Radiography
Periodontal Disease and Cavity Restoration
Health and Safety
Extractions and Minor Oral Surgery
Management of Oral Health Diseases and Dental Anatomy, Oral
Health Assessments and Treatment Planning
The use of VR Technology
Upon successful completion you will awarded the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a dental nurse to the General Dental Council (GDC).Training Outcome:This is a great opportunity to be trained and secure long-term employment. Once qualified, there are a number of routes for further training and development, including dental hygienist, dental therapist or dental cosmetics. Also, the opportunity for career progression into head nurse, team leader, or practice manager.Employer Description: 3 surgeries covering a 3-level house, computerised with Dentally software
• Practice uses Rotary Endo Machine, iTero Scanner, Airflow, Digital X-ray, Implant Motors
• Specialising in Facial Aesthetics, Invisalign, Surgical Extractions
• Staff longevity, 8-year mentor, receptionist (3 years), 2 nurses (2 years)
• Peterborough Train Station (24 min bus ride)
•Beautiful area, historic architecture, independent shops, well-known school, close to Barnwell Country Park (filming location for The Crown)
Your Future with Rodericks Dental Partners:
✅ A Role That Grows With You – Gain hands-on experience while working towards your Dental Nursing qualification, supported every step of the way.
✅ Supportive Team Environment – Learn alongside experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping you succeed.
✅ Practical Experience – Develop real-world skills in patient care, infection control, chairside support, and more.
✅ Personal Development – Build confidence and knowledge while earning a nationally recognised qualification.
✅ Opportunities Across the UK – With over 220 practices nationwide, your career with us can flourish wherever life takes you.
What We Offer:
Extra holiday accrual in line with length of service (LOS)
An additional personal day each year
Supportive team environment and structured onboarding
Opportunities for development and career progression
Uniform provided
Indemnity Covered
GDC Paid
DBS Paid
What You’ll Be Doing:
Support dentists during clinical procedures
Prepare, sterilise, and maintain dental instruments and equipment
Help keep treatment areas clean and organised to meet strict hygiene standards
Provide reassurance and support to patients before, during, and after treatment
Maintain accurate patient records
Complete coursework and assessments as part of your dental nursing qualification
Participate fully in training sessions and development activities
Skills and Attributes We’re Looking For:
A genuine interest in healthcare and patient care
Friendly, caring, and approachable personality
Comfortable working in a clinical environment, including procedures where you may see blood or surgical treatments
Willingness to learn and take on new challenges
An understanding that you will be on your feet throughout the day!
Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions carefullyWorking Hours :Monday - Friday. Hours to be determined.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
