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
The Dentlist 5 Step Process
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
- Check with the Dental Council of New Zealand to see if your qualifications are transferable to New Zealand
- Complete a Visa Self-Assessment with New Zealand Shores and/or engage an immigration advisor to assist your Visa application. They will assist and guide you through the documentation required from the outset, and they will prepare your Visa application and submit it on your behalf as soon as you obtain a job offer.
- Please apply for Job Opportunities via The Dentlist along with any relevant documentation or cover letter explaining your current Visa & DCNZ Registration status (if applicable)
- Secure a Job Offer and start your Visa Application Process. Some of our opportunities are listed by Accredited Employers and can also assist with your Visa & Registration Process
- Complete your Move to New Zealand and Start in your New Role
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.
The Dentlist have partnered with New Zealand Shores, one of the largest immigration consultancies in New Zealand who can assist you with all your immigration requirements. Click on their logo below for a Free Self-Assessment.
