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Entry level
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Contract
professional certificate
Professional Development Opportunities, Clinical Advisory Team Support, National Marketing Support, Practice Data Dashboards, Digital Referral Systems
Posted 29d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, evidence-based dental care with a focus on root canal treatments and extractions. Maintain positive patient relationships while practicing with clinical autonomy within a collaborative team environment.
Requirements
Must be a qualified Dentist with ideally 2+ years of experience and registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand. Requires a current Annual Practising Certificate and confidence in general dentistry procedures.
Full job description
Company Description
Come and do dentistry you’re proud of, in a place where life outside work really matters.
At Lumino The Dentists, we believe great dentistry starts with feeling supported, valued, and balanced. As New Zealand’s largest dental network (and part of Abano Healthcare), we give our clinicians the freedom to practise their way, backed by a genuinely caring team and strong professional support.
Dentistry on Merivale, part of the Lumino The Dentists group, is seeking an experienced Dentist to join our close‑knit, highly skilled team one day per week. This opportunity is ideal for a clinician who enjoys root canal treatment and extractions and values a holistic, patient‑centred approach to dentistry.
Our philosophy is simple:
✔ Natural, safe, evidence‑based dental care
✔ High‑quality, long‑lasting restorative outcomes
✔ Comfort, trust, and respect for every patient
Job Description
We are proud to be a holistic dental practice, delivering health‑focused, metal‑free dentistry in a calm, supportive environment. Every treatment decision we make considers the whole‑body health implications for our patients, not just their teeth.
You’ll be joining a collaborative team that values quality dentistry, continuity of care, and positive patient relationships.
Why Dentists Love Working at Lumino Dentistry Merivale
Book Takeover:
You’ll join a practice with a strong and consistent patient base, meaning the opportunity to build momentum quickly without the pressure of starting from scratch.
Enjoy a lifestyle that works:
Christchurch offered the best of both worlds: Shorter commutes, Affordable living, and easy access to beaches, mountains, and ski fields
The Practice has 1 Day a week available: Wednesday.
Practice with confidence and autonomy
Clinical Focus on Root Canal and Extractions
Full clinical autonomy
Freedom to develop your interests and treatment preferences
Backed by Lumino’s national clinical and operational support.
What You’ll Find at Lumino
Busy books and a loyal patient base
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Access to Lumino’s Clinical Advisory team
Practice data dashboards and secure digital referral systems
National marketing support to maintain and grow patient demand
Qualifications
✅ About You
Qualified Dentist with ideally 2+ years of clinical experience, ideally including surgical extractions.
Registered or eligible for registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand (DCNZ)
Holds (or can obtain) a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
Confident across a wide range of general dentistry procedures, especially extractions & root canal
A self-motivated, collaborative professional who enjoys autonomy
Committed to providing ethical, empathetic, patient-centred care
Additional Information
🦷 Ready for a Change That Feels Right?
Whether you’re already in Christchurch or dreaming of a move to New Zealand, we’d love to talk.
Apply now to learn more about joining the team at Lumino Merivale.
For more information or to express your interest, please contact: Janelle Combe
As Australasia’s largest dental support organisation, Abano Healthcare is your team behind the practice by providing support services and day to day running of our practices to enable our clinical partners to do what they do best – being experts in oral healthcare and providing an exceptional patient experience.
With a number of brands across Australia and New Zealand including Lumino The Dentists, Maven Dental and 1300 Smiles Dentist Abano Healthcare provides dental support to over 250 locations and 750 clinical partners across our network.
Offices: 74-88 Tribune St, Level 2, South Brisbane, Queensland 4101, AU · 12 Julius Avenue, Building A, Suite G.01, North Ryde, Sydney, New South Wales 2113, AU · 29 Customs St W, AON Centre, Level 11,, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, NZ
As Australasia’s largest dental support organisation, Abano Healthcare is your team behind the practice by providing support services and day to day running of our practices to enable our clinical partners to do what they do best – being experts in oral healthcare and providing an exceptional patient experience.
With a number of brands across Australia and New Zealand including Lumino The Dentists, Maven Dental and 1300 Smiles Dentist Abano Healthcare provides dental support to over 250 locations and 750 clinical partners across our network.
Offices: 74-88 Tribune St, Level 2, South Brisbane, Queensland 4101, AU · 12 Julius Avenue, Building A, Suite G.01, North Ryde, Sydney, New South Wales 2113, AU · 29 Customs St W, AON Centre, Level 11,, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, NZ