Job Description

• Modern Christchurch Practice.
• Busy Book with Strong Patient Demand.
• Established Patient Base and Excellent Community Reputation.

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.

We are looking for a passionate Dentist to join our friendly team at Lumino St Albans, a well-established practice located in Christchurch

✈️ Thinking About Relocating?

If you’re considering a move, either within New Zealand or from overseas, we’ll support you every step of the way. This includes:

• Relocation assistance, tailored to your situation
• Guidance through Dental Council of New Zealand registration
• Support transitioning into the NZ dental system and settling into Christchurch

Lumino St Albans is a local and long-standing general practice, with the aim to help patients keep their teeth for life. The practice offers a well-rounded range of general and cosmetic dentistry, with a great important on producing high quality work.

You’ll be joining a collaborative team that values quality dentistry, continuity of care, and positive patient relationships.

Why Dentists Love Working at Lumino St Albans

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 4 days per week available: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (optional).
• Available from Mid-October 2026

Practice with confidence and autonomy

• 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
• 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 St Albans

For more information or to express your interest, please contact:
Janelle Combe

📧 janelle.combe@abanohealthcare.com

📞 027 880 4117