Dental House Officers - 2026 Training Year

About the Company We are a leading healthcare provider in the Auckland Region, dedicated to delivering high-quality dental and maxillofacial care. Our team is committed to fostering the professional growth of our staff, ensuring they gain valuable clinical experience in a supportive and dynamic environment. About the Role We are currently seeking Dental House Officers to join our team starting on January 18, 2026. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a busy hospital setting, providing care to both outpatients and inpatients. As a Dental House Officer, you will rotate between the Auckland Regional Hospital Specialist Dentistry service and the Auckland Regional Oral Maxillofacial service, allowing you to experience a diverse range of dental and maxillofacial care. You will receive mentorship from senior clinicians as you gain exposure to various aspects of clinical dentistry, including: - Management of maxillofacial and dental trauma - Dental care for medically complex patients - Paediatric dentistry - Oral medicine and pathology - Oral surgery This role offers a robust foundation for those interested in private practice dentistry or pursuing specialist studies. You will collaborate with a team of dental house officers and registrars across multiple hospital facilities within Auckland, including Middlemore Hospital, Auckland Hospital, Starship Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre, and Buckland Road Dental Centre. Requirements We welcome applications from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year graduates. To ensure a complete application, please upload the following documents: - Curriculum Vitae (CV) using the provided CV template - Cover Letter - Certified/Notarised Documents, including: - Academic Transcript with qualification of BDS in progress - Photo ID page of current passport (and Visa if applicable) - Current full driver's license (or obtain prior to starting) - Any post-graduate qualifications - Current ACLS - NZRC Core Immediate CPR certificate (Level 8 or equivalent), with preference for NZRC CORE Advanced (you can complete this course prior to starting) If you have lived overseas, please note that you will need to provide police certificates or have begun the process of requesting these certificates from all countries of citizenship and any other country where you have lived for one or more years in the last ten years (excluding New Zealand, as we will request this). Additionally, please inform your referees about this requirement. They will need to send the completed reference form directly to esther.cordova@tewhatuora.govt.nz. Benefits Joining our team offers a wealth of professional development opportunities in a supportive environment. You will be part of a collaborative team that values your growth and success. To register your interest and apply, please follow the application instructions. If you encounter any difficulties with the online application, feel free to reach out to Esther Weeks, Recruitment and Allocation Consultant, at esther.cordova@tewhatuora.govt.nz. For more information about the position, you may contact: - Anna Dawson, Service Clinical Director, Hospital Specialist Dentistry at annada@adhb.govt.nz - Simon Roberts, Senior Medical Officer, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery at simonrober@adhb.govt.nz We look forward to hearing from you and exploring the possibility of you joining our team.