50% of professionals earn between $12,500 - $16,250 NZD
The median salary is $14,167
The average salary for a Dentist in New Zealand is NZD 14,167 - NZD 16,250 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 15,209 per year, based on 989 active job listings.
The cities with the most Dentist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton, Palmerston North. Auckland leads with 123 job openings.
Leading employers for Dentist roles in New Zealand include ZEST Dental Recruitment, 1300SMILES Ltd, Abano Healthcare, Zest Business Group, Lumino The Dentists.
Explore 989 Dentist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.