New Zealand’s border restrictions remain in place for most travellers apart from New Zealand citizens and residents, and people who have been granted an exception to travel here, such as critical health workers.
The border exception for health workers has now been extended to 31 March 2021. This means that current, or new health or disability workers in a role needed to deliver critical services in New Zealand, can now have a start date up to 31 March 2021.
This extension assists recruitment for the health sector before the Christmas and summer holiday period, particularly when appointing new overseas dentists, doctors and other medical professionals.
Find the most up to date information for travel to New Zealand on the Immigration New Zealand website.
12 September 2025
Are you an overseas qualified dentist looking to come to NZ? Are you thinking about working as a dental assistant? Here's some top tips on
what's involved.
7 May 2025
In recent years, Invercargill has quietly emerged as a prime destination for dental professionals seeking not just a job—but a lifestyle.
While the allure of larger cities has traditionally drawn many health professionals, a growing number of dentists are making the move to New
Zealand’s southernmost city. And for good reason.
