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Overseas Enquiries

New Zealand currently has a shortage of qualified Oral Health Practitioner’s at all levels and welcomes and encourages applicants from overseas. 

To register as an Oral Health Practitioner in New Zealand, you must have a prescribed qualification, or a qualification assessed as being equivalent to, or as satisfactory as a prescribed qualification. You must also be fit for registration.  If required, you may also need to engage with an Immigration Consultant to assist with any Visa Requirements.  Please view more on the New Zealand Dental Council website 

Immigration Fast Track Scheme

The immigration fast track helps overseas workers have a more immediate path to residency in New Zealand, known as a Green List.  The green list has a total of 48 health roles including:

  • Dental Specialists
  • Dental Technicians
  • Dentists
  • Dental Therapists
  • Oral Health Therapists

Before an applicant can apply for residency, they must meet the requirements set out in the Green List. If registration is required, this must be obtained before submitting a residence application

Roles advertised by The Dentlist 

  • The majority of our roles require the relevant NZ Qualifications and to be Registered with the Dental Council of New Zealand (DCNZ)
  • if you are interested in Job Opportunities in NZ and require Visa assistance then
    • Please enquire first with the Dental Council of New Zealand to see if your qualifications are transferable to New Zealand and
    • Engage an immigration advisor to assist your Visa application
  • Some of our opportunities are listed by Accredited Employers and can assist with your Visa & Registration Process
  • Should you have the required visa in place, are registered with the DCNZ and have prior experience in the advertised role then we may be able to assist. 
  • If (or when) you
    • meet the above criteria and
    • are registered with the DCNZ and 
    • have prior experience in the advertised role and 
    • wish to be considered then 
  • Please apply for Job Opportunities via The Dentlist along with the relevant documentation or cover letter explaining your current Visa & DCNZ Registration status. 

Please check out more information via the links below.