Dentists – City Clinic

About the Role:

The Fono is seeking a skilled and compassionate dentist to join our Auckland CBD clinic. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality oral health care in both clinic and community settings. We provide Pacific-centred care and welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are committed to culturally responsive practice, working within an integrated, team-based model of care.

Position & Schedule:

• Location: City Clinic, Auckland CBD.

• Days/ Hours:  Monday – Thursday, 32 hours per week (full-time)

• Level:  Senior or Intermediate Dentist – must be confident working independently.

Remuneration Options:

We offer flexibility to suit your career and lifestyle, with the choice to work as a PAYE employee (with leave and statutory entitlements) or on a contractor basis (contract for services). 

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver comprehensive dental care, including endodontics (RCT), crowns, aesthetic/ cosmetic procedures, crown and bridge work, and general treatment.

• Prioritise patient-first treatment planning – providing the best care, not just the quickest or cheapest option.

• Provide preventative, restorative, and emergency dental services.

• Contribute to community outreach and oral health education initiatives where required.

• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure culturally safe, patient-centred care.

• Maintain accurate patient records and uphold infection control and health & safety standards.

About You:

• Qualified and registered with the New Zealand Dental Council (Senior or Intermediate level).

• Clinically confident and commercially aware – skilled in delivering higher-value treatments that improve both patient outcomes and clinic performance.

• Strong experience in root canal therapy, crowns, and aesthetic/ cosmetic dentistry.

• Patient-focused, flexible, and reliable – able to work across clinic and occasional outreach environments.

• Collaborative and committed to continuous learning and improvement.

• Culturally competent and able to engage effectively with Pacific and diverse communities.

Why Join Us?

You will be supported by a dedicated Oral Health Promoter and Treatment Coordinator to maximise your clinical efficiency, improve treatment acceptance, and support your professional growth. This is a chance to make a real impact—clinically, financially, and in the lives of your patients.

About us:

The Fono Dental team delivers high-quality, Pacific-centred oral health care across three fixed clinics in Auckland City, Henderson, and Manurewa, as well as through our state-of-the-art Mobile Dental Unit (MDU). The MDU is fully equipped to provide preventive, restorative, and emergency dental services, bringing care directly to communities that may face barriers to accessing clinic-based services.  Guided by our values of compassion, cultural respect, and community focus, our clinics and MDU together ensure accessible, convenient, and culturally safe dental care for all.

Find out more / apply:

For an application form, job description, or further details, respond to this advertisement by sending your CV & Cover Letter to [email protected] putting DC in the subject line.

As this is a full-time and permanent position with The Fono, we require all applicants to hold either NZ Citizenship or NZ Permanent Residency. We are unable to support any sponsorship requests.