New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description A rare leadership opportunity in the Summerset Mountain View Care Centre! You can help bring our villages to life! At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village to when our residents cal…
Skills: Leadership, Aged care management, Clinical decision-making, Staffing, Budgeting
New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand · On-site
$115k–$140k/yr
Company Description Nau mai ki te roopu Arvida | Welcome to Arvida At Arvida, we create communities with freedom to thrive. We develop and operate communities that provide independent living and aged care services to old…
Skills: Team Leadership, Financial Acumen, Operational Management, Resident Relationship Management, Clinical Care Oversight
New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description Nau mai ki te roopu Arvida | Welcome to Arvida At Arvida, we create communities with freedom to thrive. We develop and operate communities that provide independent living and aged care services to old…
Skills: Commercial Laundry Operations, Attention To Detail, Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork, Physical Fitness
New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description You can help bring our villages to life! At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our …
Skills: Personal Care, Hygiene Assistance, Aged Care, Verbal Communication, Relationship Building
New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand · On-site
Job Description Make a Real Difference – Join a vibrant Team that has clients at its core. Are you a high-performing clinician ready to use your expertise where it truly matters? At APM, we are a values-led, customer-obs…
Skills: Clinical Reasoning, Evidence-Based Talking Therapy, Clinical Assessment, Report Writing, CBT
New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand · On-site
Job Description Make a real difference – Join a vibrant team that puts clients first. Are you a high-performing clinician ready to use your expertise where it truly matters? At APM, we are a values-led, customer-obsessed…
Skills: Clinical Reasoning, Community Rehabilitation, Concussion Assessment, Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment, Functional Needs Assessment
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The Care Centre Manager is responsible for the daily operations, strategic leadership, and full accountability for staffing, budgeting, and compliance within the care centre. They will lead and coach a high-performing team of nurses and caregivers while building strong relationships with residents and their families.
The candidate must have solid experience in the New Zealand aged care sector and a strong background in clinical environments. They are expected to be an experienced manager capable of balancing people leadership with operational management and regulatory compliance.
A rare leadership opportunity in the Summerset Mountain View Care Centre!
At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team, united by being part of something bigger – bringing the best of life to our residents.
We’re on the lookout for an inspirational and experienced Care Centre Manager to lead our team. You’ll play a critical role in building a high-performing team of Nurses and Caregivers, and ensure we continue to deliver the exceptional care we’re known for.
This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm, with some occasional on-call responsibilities that include weekends and nights.
Reporting to the Village Manager, you’ll be responsible for the care centre’s daily operations and strategic leadership, including:
Driving a strong, connected team culture across the village
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You’ll bring experience in a clinical environment with a deep understanding of the aged care sector and Te Whatu Ora standards. You’ll be an experienced manager with solid aged care experience in New Zealand, ready for a new challenge, you’ll be passionate about leading people, driving quality outcomes, and making a real difference.
You’re someone who leads with empathy, builds trust, and can bring out the best in others. You’re confident balancing people leadership with operational management, and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.
When you join Summerset, you’re joining a team that values you – your contribution, your growth, and your wellbeing.
For a passionate leader this will be the exciting challenge you crave. You'll get excellent remuneration, the support of a friendly team, and all the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives.
Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:
If this sounds like you then please apply today. Applications close on Friday 21st August.
Bringing the best of life to our residents.
Summerset is one of New Zealand's leading retirement village operators, and more than 9,500 New Zealanders call Summerset home. Our vibrant villages focus on bringing the best of life to our residents, and we offer a continuum of care to provide peace of mind should the care needs of our residents’ change. Our recent expansion into Australia includes the Cranbourne North retirement village, Chirnside Park in development and five more in the works in Victoria. Across Australasia Summerset provides a range of living options and care services to more than 9,500 residents and employs more than 2,800 staff. Summerset has corporate offices located in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and Melbourne. We offer a range of careers, from development and design through to care, village and property management, and corporate functions such as finance and marketing.
Offices: 100 Willis Street, Wellington, Wellington 6011, NZ · 10 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Level 2, Auckland, AUK 1010, NZ · 79 Lichfield Street, Level 1, Christchurch, Canterbury 8011, NZ · 412 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, AU
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