Dental Officer (Dentist)

NZDF

Waiouru Military Camp, Manawatu-Wanganui
$123,593 per year
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

About the role Career progression and training Salary and benefits Entry requirementsBe a Dentist in one of the most exciting and unusual surgeries in the world: the NZ Army.ServiceArmySpecialisationMedical and HealthLocationVariousStarting salary$123,593About the roleAs a Dental Officer in the New Zealand Army, you will provide oral health care to NZDF military personnel.If you have referred to the minimum entry requirements below, but would like more information on this role please emailJob on baseAs part of the oral health team, your role will involve the effective and timely delivery of quality oral health care to patients, and providing clinical supervision and mentoring to other members of the team.Job on deploymentOral health teams can be deployed within New Zealand and overseas to support NZDF personnel on operational missions and exercises. This includes forensic odontology as part of disaster victim identification.Career progression and trainingCareer ProgressionBasic TrainingOngoing TrainingAs a Dental Officer in the New Zealand Army, you will receive comprehensive training to allow you to effectively lead teams, in all kinds of situations. You will be taught how to handle weapons, and receive adventure and outdoor training. There are also opportunities to further your professional development and the possibility of further tertiary study.Officer Cadet School (OCS)(12 weeks) Location: Waiouru Military CampInitial training begins in early January. Attendees at this training will be a mixture of Regular Force General List Officer Cadets, Regular Force Special List Officer Cadets, and Reserve Force Special List Officer Cadets.The training will be split into three modules and attendance at Modules One, Two and Three is required for all Regular Force Officer Cadets. Reserve Force Special List Officer Cadets must attend Modules One and Three; this can be in the same year or in consecutive years.Training covers:

NZ Army Ethos and Values
Self-leadership
Physical Training
Basic field-craft
Military Unarmed Combat
Weapon handling
Navigation
Battle-craft
Radio telephone procedure
Weapon handling
Drill
NZ Army tactics
Leadership

There are opportunities to further your professional development and tertiary study.After initial employment and training the NZ Army may provide funding and study leave for Dental Officers to complete further professional study for a number of different courses including post graduate clinical doctorates and diplomas.Salary and benefitsCareers in the Army are well-rewarded, diverse and exciting. As you become more experienced and move up through the ranks, gaining additional skills and qualifications, your salary will rise accordingly.$123,593Starting salary$281,498Future potential earningsFigure updated on July 1st 2023Benefits and allowancesEarn a competitive salary while training or learning your trade, along with additional allowances for time spent in the field, at sea, overseas, or deployed on operations.In addition to salary and allowances, other benefits of joining the New Zealand Defence Force include:Free and subsidised medical and dental careAccess to subsidised equipment on camp and basesSubsidised food on camps and basesSponsored tertiary study programmes at all levelsFree access to gyms and swimming pools on camp and basesSubsidised accomodation on camps and basesFree and subsidised insurance coverHelp to buy a home and save for retirementOpportunities to travelCompetitive superannuationEntry requirementsBasicsEducationFitness and MedicalCitizenshipPeriod of Service

You must be at least 17 years of age
Meet the citizenship and security requirements to gain SV security clearance for this trade.

Qualified Dentist, registered with the Dental Council of NZ (or in final year of dental studies).

You must be medically fit for service.
Colour perception restrictions may apply.

There are strict citizenship and security requirements to gain the required SV security clearance for this trade.Find out if you're eligible .There may be a return of service period for this trade.Please contact our 0800 number or talk to your Candidate Experience Facilitator for more information.

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