Graduate Dentist | Mentoring Programme

Graduate Dentist | Mentoring Programme | West Auckland

Are you a recent dental graduate, or within your first two years of practice, looking for the right environment to build your skills and confidence?

McIntosh Dental is a well-established group of six practices across West Auckland, providing comprehensive dental care to our communities for almost 40 years. We are passionate about supporting the next generation of dentists and are looking for a motivated clinician to join our Graduate Mentoring Programme.

We're proud of the supportive and collaborative culture we've built across our practices. We work closely together, share knowledge freely, and genuinely enjoy helping each other grow. As a graduate dentist, you'll be surrounded by experienced clinicians who are invested in your success and available to support you as you develop your confidence and clinical skills.

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team of clinicians, gain exposure to a broad range of dentistry, and receive ongoing support as you transition into practice.

What We Offer

• Full-time salaried position
• Structured mentoring and clinical support
• Exposure to a wide variety of treatments and patient cases
• Opportunities to rotate across multiple practices
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities
• Clear long-term career opportunities within our growing practice group
• Future opportunities to become involved in the ownership and growth of the business

About You

• Recent graduate or dentist with up to two years of experience
• Eligible for registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for providing excellent patient care

Why Join McIntosh Dental?

Many graduate positions offer a job. We're offering an opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career.

We're a close-knit team that values learning, collaboration and professional development. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced clinicians, gain exposure to a wide range of treatments, and develop your skills in an environment where questions are encouraged, support is always available, and your growth genuinely matters.

Our goal is to help you become a confident, capable clinician while providing the mentorship, support and clinical exposure needed to build a rewarding long-term career in dentistry.

We believe in developing long-term careers, and for the right individual there may be future opportunities to become involved in the ownership and growth of the business.

Ready to Start Your Career With the Right Support Behind You?

New graduates and final-year dental students are encouraged to apply.

This position would also suit final-year dental students who are looking to secure their first role before graduation and begin their career with the support of an experienced mentoring team.

We'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and cover letter, or contact Angela Salt-Mans for a confidential discussion about the role, our mentoring programme, and what a career with McIntosh Dental could look like.

Angela Salt-Mans
Group Practice Manager
[email protected]