Information for members on current positions available in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Should you wish to list a relevant position, please email eo@anzaoms.org
Oral & Maxillofacial Registrar – Annual Recruitment 2026/2027 Year
- Based at Waikato Hospital
- Permanent Fulltime
- Have you completed PGY2 or equivalent? Are you ready for an exciting opportunity for 2026?
Applications are invited for the 2026/2027 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.
Please click the link below for more information and details on how to apply.
Find out moreOMS Specialist position – Waikato Hospital, New Zealand
- Waikato Hospital – Hamilton, New Zealand
- Permanent, Full Time – 40 hours per week
- Start August 2025
We are seeking an experienced Specialist to join our Oral and Maxillofacial department at Waikato Hospital, Hamilton.
As a successful Specialist you will play a key role in providing regional acute, elective and outpatient OMS Services, as part of a team of OMS specialists.
There is a varied acute workload (e.g. odontogenic infections, facial trauma), along with elective operating which includes dento-alveolar, complex benign pathology and TMJ surgery. This position would be suited to an applicant with an interest in cleft and orthognathic surgery, but all applicants are welcome.
You will work closely with ORL Head and Neck surgery, Plastic surgery and Medical/Radiation oncology colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for providing complex head and neck oncology clinical services. OMS in Waikato hospital is unique in that it is one of the only OMS department in the country where OMS completes both ablative surgery and microvascular free flap reconstruction with its two OMS Head and neck surgeons.
This is a 1 FTE, Permanent position. Day to day you will be contributing to after-hours on-call on a 1-in-4 basis. You will be well supported, and junior on-site cover is available with both house officers and registrars. Given the presence of trainees, you will be encouraged to support their teaching and development alongside visiting medical and dental students.
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Find out moreOMS Practice – Locum Opportunity – Hobart, Tasmania
Exciting locum opportunity at a private practice in Hobart starting November 22, 2025, for a duration of 4 weeks! Enjoy excellent weather, remuneration and working conditions, with assistance for accommodation and transportation available.
If you’re looking for a longer-term arrangement, we can definitely discuss that too! Interested? Give Ankit Garg a call or send a text at 0417 543 380.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon Position – Wellington, New Zealand
About us
Wellington Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is a private surgical practice in the centre of the capital. The two surgeons Wayne Gillingham and Kush Patel would like a third surgeon to join their team. We provide the full range of surgery excluding malignancy and have the full range of inhouse equipment and staff for 3D digital planning and printing for implant and orthognathic surgery. Jessica Buchanan is a visiting surgeon with a special interest in facial pain and oral medicine. We share the premises with 3 dermatologists which works well. Our practice is a cheerful enthusiastic place with high productivity and early adoption.
About you
We are looking for a surgeon that is keen to continue to develop their skills and contribute their talents to the group. We both participate in on call and services at the local public hospital and would hope you would join us in building this service as well. You will need NZ specialist registration.
About the position
Your week is flexible; likely 2-4 days of private practice. The majority of our minor surgery is done in one of our 3 on-site operating theatres mostly under IV sedation. You may choose to have 1 session a week for GA work at a local private hospital. Then one day a week in the local public hospital system. Within our region there is high demand for Oral & Maxillofacial services so you can tailor your week to what works best for you.
Next step
We are hoping to employ someone within the next 12 months, if you are curious then the best step is to contact Wayne by email: wayne@welloral.co.nz
