Positions

Information for members on current positions available in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

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Oral & Maxillofacial Registrar – Annual Recruitment 2027/2028 Year

• Role: Oral & Maxillofacial Non-Training Registrar, based at Waikato Hospital
• Permanent Fulltime
• Have you completed PGY2 or equivalent? Are you ready for an exciting opportunity for 2027?
• Be a part of a busy but supportive team

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Applications are invited for the 2027/2028 year for Non-Training Registrar (NTR) Oral & Maxillofacial Positions (2yrs+ Post Graduation) at Waikato Hospital.

Candidates who have completed two years post graduate hospital experience including a variety of surgical experience will be considered. Dually qualified (Medicine and Dentistry) or dentally qualified applicants are welcomed to apply for the positions.

This is an excellent opportunity to experience the breadth of surgery in our large tertiary setting before honing in on a training pathway. We provide excellent opportunities for career planning and development as you will gain extensive experience in a wide variety of settings.

Waikato Hospital is a teaching hospital and the major tertiary referral centre providing specialized and emergency healthcare for the Te Manawa Taki and Waikato area, with patient’s catchment of approximately 1,000,000 people. It is the only major hospital in New Zealand to offer all surgical specialties on one campus and is the major trauma hospital for the Midland region.

Waikato Hospital has 550 general inpatient beds, performs in excess of 34,000 surgical procedures per year in the 24 theatre operating suite, and sees an average of 220 emergency department presentations per day.

Please note – it is your responsibility to provide three current references. To print off the referee report, please click on the “Reference form” icon below. Please ask your referees to return the completed form to us, or you can attach them to this application.

If you are an overseas medical doctor would you please visit the Medical Council of New Zealand web site to ensure that your qualifications meet their criteria for registration to practice medicine in New Zealand. If you hold a dental degree then you can consider registration under the Dental Council of New Zealand.

The direct link to their self-assessment page is: www.mcnz.org.nz/get-registered/registration-self-assessment-tool/

You will need to complete the six questions to ascertain whether or not you are eligible for registration in NZ. If you do not have access to do the self-assessment test on-line you can contact the MCNZ by telephone: +64 4 384 7635.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Click here to view the position description.

About the Team/Service

The Oral and Maxillofacial Department provides a tertiary service to the Central North Island of New Zealand. Hamilton is a level 1 major trauma centre and one of the largest tertiary teaching hospitals, and has a close affiliation with the University Of Auckland School Of Medicine.

The current OMS team consists of 3 OMS Consultants, 1 OMS H+N Fellow, 1 full-time training Registrar, 2 NTRs, 1 Medical RMO, and 3 dedicated OMS House Officers. There is a varied acute work load (e.g. odontogenic infections, facial trauma), along with elective operating which includes dento-alveolar, orthognathics, both benign and malignant pathology and TMJ surgery. In this role, you will provide regional acute, elective and outpatient OMS Services, as part of the OMS Team. You will work closely with ORL Head and Neck Surgery, ICU, and Medical/Radiation oncology colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for providing complex head and neck oncology clinical services.

The service is well-resourced with state-of-the-art technology, including a departmental CBCT machine, 3D printer, Model Scanner, Virtual Surgical Planning software, and access to in-house maxillofacial prosthetic technicians.

Waikato is a leading training centre in OMS, accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. You will have the opportunity to participate in training and research opportunities are expected to be taken up by the interested candidates.

We have a strong emphasis on teaching, clinical governance and research. There are weekly teaching sessions (1-2 hours) that involves:

• Radiology meeting and teaching on x-ray interpretation
• Case based pathology teaching from a clinical pathologist on patients treated within the unit including review of pathology specimens and slides
• Morbidity and mortality meetings
• Trauma meeting with discussion on surgical approaches and patient management
• Maxillofacial and dental teaching topics given by consultants, registrars and house surgeons on a rotational basis
• Complex case discussions

As a 24/7 OMS service, our successful candidate will contribute to after-hours on-call on a 1 in 3 basis. Given the presence of trainees and house surgeons, you will be encouraged to support their teaching and development alongside visiting medical and dental students.

About you

As an Oral & Maxillofacial Non-Training Registrar, you will be ..

• PGY3 or equivalent from 2027
• Experience in Plastic and/or ENT surgery is a bonus but not required
• Eligible to work in New Zealand

How to Apply

To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 14 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Karlien Bouwer at Karlien.Bouwer@Waikatodhb.health.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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Liverpool | Narellan | Wollongong (NSW)

An exciting opportunity exists for an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to join a well-established, high-volume group practice across three modern locations in Liverpool, Narellan, and Wollongong.

This role is ideally suited to:

• An experienced surgeon seeking flexibility, autonomy, and a strong referral base, or
• A recently qualified / early-career surgeon looking for mentorship, structured support, and rapid case exposure.

About the Practice

• Established, reputable group practice with a strong brand and loyal referral network
• Broad case mix including dentoalveolar surgery, implants, pathology, trauma, orthognathics, and IV sedation
• Fully staffed with experienced nursing and administrative teams
• Modern facilities, digital workflows (in house CBCTs and intraoral scanners), and excellent theatre access
• High patient demand across all locations

The Role

• Associate position with flexible working days and hours
• Opportunity to work across one, two, or all three locations
• Strong clinical autonomy with optional mentorship and collaboration
• Access to established operating lists and consulting sessions
• Excellent earning potential with immediate workflow

What We Offer

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle and career stage
• Supportive, collegial environment within a respected surgical group
• No practice setup stress — walk into a full schedule
• Opportunity to grow subspecialty interests
• Long-term partnership potential for the right candidate

About You

• FRACDS (OMS) or equivalent qualification
• Specialist registration with AHPRA
• Motivated, patient-focused, and team-oriented
• Open to both experienced and newly qualified surgeons

How to Apply

Expressions of interest and confidential enquiries are welcome. Please email your CV or enquiry to:
kofi@oralmaxillofacial.net

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Established Private Practice | The first locally based and longest running Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery on the Sunshine Coast

Due to the unexpected early retirement of one of the two surgeons in the practice, we are offering a rare opportunity for an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to join our well-established and highly respected specialist practice located in one of the fastest-growing regions of South East Queensland.

This position offers a seamless transition into an existing patient base and operating lists.

What We Offer:

• Established, reputable private practice with a strong referral base and an excellent reputation
• Regular general anaesthetic operating lists already in place
• Purpose-built, modern facilities with experienced support staff

Opportunity for future practice ownership/partnership for the right candidate with no goodwill costs and the possibility for vender finance for the plant and equipment.

About You:

• FRACDS(OMS) or equivalent specialist qualifications
• AHPRA specialist registration
• Excellent communication and professional relationship management skills

Location:

Situated in the vibrant and rapidly expanding Sunshine Coast, this region offers:

• Exceptional outdoor lifestyle appeal and excellent schools
• Fast-growing location with planned future infrastructure development, especially in the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics
• Easy access to major city centres and airports

How to Apply:

This is a unique opportunity to step into a thriving practice with a loyal, established referral base and operating lists to take over.

📧 Please send your confidential expression of interest and CV to: coord@micqld.com.au