FACULTY OF DENTISTRY - AUCKLAND - TE KAUPEKA PŪNIHO
DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES - TE WĀHANGA MATUA MĀTAU HAUORA
The role - Te mahi
The Faculty of Dentistry invites applications for Professional Practice Fellow/Senior Professional Practice Fellow positions at our Auckland Dental Facility. This purpose-built clinical teaching facility, developed in partnership with Counties Manukau Health, is located in South Auckland and supports a wide range of clinical and teaching activities.
As a Professional Practice Fellow, you will:
- Help support teaching.
- Facilitate learning.
- Assist with assessments.
- Carry out clinical service requirements.
This is an opportunity for energetic, creative and committed individuals to make a significant impression and contribution in their chosen discipline while being well supported by a collegial and dynamic Faculty and University.
[Listed 7 January 2026]
Your skills and experience - Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
We welcome applications from candidates who have:
- Relevant professional dental qualification.
- Registration with the Dental Council (New Zealand).
- Appropriate professional experience.
- Competency across patient management programmes.
About our team - Mō te tīma
The University of Otago is one of New Zealand's largest and most research-intensive universities. Founded in 1907, the Faculty of Dentistry is based at the University's main campus in Dunedin and is the only dental school in New Zealand. It is proud of its international reputation for research, clinical and academic excellence.
Further details - Pūroko
We have multiple permanent, part time (0.1 FTE) positions, located in South Auckland. A range of full year or semester time only opportunities are available. Please state in your cover letter your preference for full year or semester time only.
Days and hours of work will be negotiated with the successful candidates.
The successful candidates will be appointed as a Professional Practice Fellow or Senior Professional Practice Fellow, based on skills and experience. The salary ranges are:
- Professional Practice Fellow - $80,589 to $105,898 per annum (pro-rata)
- Senior Professional Practice Fellow - $109,554 to $184,993 per annum (pro-rata)
The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Children Act 2014. Candidates who successfully make the final stages of the recruitment process will be required to undergo a safety check.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
For further information regarding the role, please contact Yolin Govender via the contact details below.
Application - Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter), please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2501825 will close on Sunday, 1 February 2026.
Applications link: https://otago.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=2501825
APPLICATION INFORMATION
To view all current vacancies and to apply online go to: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs
Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. E tautoko ana Otakou Whakaihu Waka i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.