Well established practice with a good loyal patient base has patients travelling from all over Taranaki and often much further a field.

About the practice and the role:

• Locum role from 4 May - 29 May 2026
• Hours can be negotiated 
• Monday - Friday, no weekends required
• Sole practitioner
• No hygienist
• 1 Chair general practice
  
• Equipment includes: Dexis Scanner, OPG, Digital x-rays, Vista Scan, Rotary Endo and all the necessary equipment for a modern general dentist.
• Well trained, experienced, and friendly support staff
• Remuneration: 40% commission and for the right candidate there will be a contribution towards accommodation

About you:

• Ideally 2+ years of similar clinical experience
• Legal right to work in New Zealand
• BDS, DCNZ registration and APC
• Demonstrated experience in a similar general dentistry clinical role
• Be passionate about providing exceptional patient care
• Comfortable working within a team and also independently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• You'll need your own vehicle to get around

About the region: The Taranaki region is a foodies paradise offering diverse cafes, restaurants, breweries and local produce. Taranaki is a great destination for any outdoor enthusiasts with its surf breaks, black sand beaches and many epic mountain trails and scenic walks/ hiking trails. Taranaki boasts a strong arts and culture scene featuring galleries, museums and parks like Pukekura Park.