50% of professionals earn between $18,334 - $20,417 NZD
The median salary is $20,000
The average salary for a Dentist in New Zealand is NZD 20,000 - NZD 20,417 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 20,209 per year, based on 2,457 active job listings.
The cities with the most Dentist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Waikato, Southland. Auckland leads with 364 job openings.
Leading employers for Dentist roles in New Zealand include Abano Healthcare Group, Abano Healthcare Pty Ltd, 1300SMILES Ltd, LANZ Recruitment, Abano Healthcare.
Explore 2,457 Dentist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.