In 2012, Dixon moved back to ahead of the 2012 ITM Cup season, and some solid displays for the Magpies saw him named in the Wider Training Group for the 2013 Super Rugby season. He made his Super Rugby debut on 15 March 2013 against the Highlanders. He ended up playing 9 games for the Hurricanes that season and in October 2013, he was named in the Hurricanes squad for the 2014 season.