Job Description

At Lumino The Dentists, we're passionate about providing exceptional patient care and supporting our clinicians to do their best work. As New Zealand's largest dental network and part of Abano Healthcare, we offer the benefits of a well-established organisation while maintaining the close-knit feel of our local practices.

If you're looking for a supportive team, clinical autonomy, and the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

Guaranteed income. Full books from day one. Relocate with confidence.

Relocation & Visa Support

Moving to Whakatāne from elsewhere in New Zealand or overseas? We make it seamless. As an Accredited Employer with Immigration New Zealand, Lumino can support visa sponsorship and connect you with trusted immigration advisory services, so you can focus on your career, not the paperwork.

What’s in it for you:

• Walk into a busy book from day one
• Flexible hours: part-time or full-time, up to 5 days per week
• Guaranteed salary: annual base + commission wash-up, meaning unlimited earning potential
• Backed by Lumino + Abano Healthcare with national clinician support, and ongoing professional development

Whakatāne Dentist Incentive Package

Move with confidence thanks to exceptional financial support:

• Up to $15,000 relocation bonus (claimed from your first day)
• Accommodation / rent support for your first 6 months

About the role

We are looking for a passionate Dentist to join our friendly team at Lumino Whakatāne, a well‑established practice serving a loyal and long‑standing patient base in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

You’ll be joining a busy 3 chair practice that has proudly cared for the Whakatāne community for decades. The team is experienced, close‑knit, and genuinely supportive, giving you the autonomy to practise high‑quality dentistry while being well supported day to day.

Why Lumino?

• Busy books and a loyal patient base,built through consistent, high‑quality care in the Whakatāne community
• Ongoing professional development opportunities to support your clinical growth and career progression
• Access to Lumino’s Clinical Advisory team, providing guidance, peer support, and clinical best practice
• Practice data dashboards and secure digital referral systems that help you work smarter and more efficiently
• National marketing support to maintain and grow patient demand, so your books stay consistently full

Why Whakatāne?

Whakatāne is one of New Zealand’s sunniest and most welcoming coastal towns, offering relaxed living, affordable housing, and an outdoors‑first lifestyle.

From surf beaches and island adventures to bush walks, cycling trails, and marine wildlife, life here happens outside the clinic. You’re also within easy reach of Ōhope Beach, Rotorua, Tauranga, and the wider Bay of Plenty.

Whakatāne also benefits from a thriving regional economy, supported by horticulture, tourism, forestry, healthcare, and small business, making it a fantastic place to settle long term for individuals and families alike.

Qualifications

Who we’re looking for:

• At least 2 years’ clinical experience in general dentistry
• A current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) or the ability to obtain one
• Confidence across a broad range of general dental procedures
• A patient‑centred approach, with a genuine focus on long‑term oral health
• A collaborative, self‑motivated mindset and comfort working with clinical autonomy

Additional Information

Ready to make the move?

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation:

Email: callan.roebuck@abanohealthcare.com