General Dentist Opportunity | Waiata Shores Dental
Careers at Waiata Shores Dental

Dentistry is about people.

We just happen to love great technology too.

We're looking for a General Dentist who enjoys building long-term patient relationships, values comprehensive care, and wants to be part of a practice that is continually improving.

2–3 days Flexible weekly opportunity
South Auckland Modern privately owned practice
Digital-first Advanced clinical workflows
Established flow Strong patient demand and support
At Waiata Shores Dental, exceptional dentistry starts with trust, not treatment. If you enjoy explaining options clearly, thinking beyond a single appointment and helping patients feel genuinely looked after, this may be the right practice for you.
The Practice

A modern environment built for better dentistry.

Waiata Shores Dental is a privately owned family practice in South Auckland, built around clinical quality, strong systems, modern technology and genuine patient relationships.

01

Modern Digital Dentistry

  • Primescan digital scanning
  • CEREC and PrimeMill
  • Axeos CBCT
  • Intraoral photography
  • Fully digital workflows
02

Your Patients

  • Established patient flow
  • Comprehensive care
  • Long-term relationships
  • Patient education focus
  • Strong referral reputation
03

Our Team

  • Privately owned
  • Collaborative culture
  • Clinical autonomy
  • Strong administration
  • Owners actively involved
04

The Opportunity

  • 2–3 days per week
  • Modern South Auckland practice
  • Digital treatment environment
  • Support when needed
  • Scope to grow with the practice
The Clinician We Hope to Meet

We're probably a great fit if you...

  • Enjoy comprehensive patient care
  • Communicate treatment options confidently and ethically
  • Value patient education and long-term outcomes
  • Feel comfortable working in a digital environment
  • Enjoy collaborating with a team
  • Have a growth mindset and continue learning
  • Bring strong clinical judgement and accountability
Role Essentials

What we're looking for.

Experience Minimum three years' clinical experience preferred.
Registration New Zealand registration and a current APC are required.
Digital Confidence Experience is advantageous, but curiosity and willingness to learn matter too.
Clinical Style Ethical, clear, patient-centred and focused on long-term outcomes.
What You Can Expect

Support, autonomy and a practice that keeps investing.

Clinical Autonomy

Freedom to exercise sound clinical judgement, with support available when you want it.

Established Patient Flow

A growing patient base and systems designed to support continuity of care.

Modern Technology

Digital tools that support planning, communication and efficient treatment delivery.

Strong Systems

Clear administrative processes so clinicians can focus more of their energy on patients.

Collaborative Culture

A team environment that values communication, accountability and continuous improvement.

Owners Who Are Present

Active ownership, direct support and a genuine commitment to improving the practice.

Before You Apply

We'd like to understand the clinician behind the CV.

Please include brief responses to the following questions with your application.

1

What aspect of dentistry do you enjoy most and why?

2

Tell us about a patient interaction that made a lasting impression on you.

3

What is one area of dentistry or communication you are currently improving?

4

What attracted you to this opportunity?

5

What do you believe makes an exceptional associate dentist?

Applications without responses to the above questions may not be considered.

Our Philosophy

Skills matter. Character matters more.

We believe great clinicians are curious, compassionate, accountable and committed to continually improving. Technical skills can be developed. Character, communication and genuine patient care are what make an exceptional dentist.

Apply Now

We'd love to hear your story.

Send your CV and responses to the five questions above. Include your preferred days and earliest possible start date.

Apply by Email
Waiata Shores Dental · Takanini, Auckland · 09 391 7777 · careers@wsd.nz

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