50% of professionals earn between $12,708 - $14,167 NZD
The median salary is $13,750
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The average salary for a Dentist in New Zealand is NZD 13,750 - NZD 14,167 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 13,959 per year, based on 877 active job listings.
The cities with the most Dentist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Whangarei, Palmerston North. Auckland leads with 110 job openings.
Leading employers for Dentist roles in New Zealand include LANZ Recruitment, Lumino The Dentists, ZEST Dental Recruitment, 1300SMILES Ltd, Zest Business Group.
Explore 877 Dentist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.