Care Home Manager

QJumpers; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aged care provider in New Zealand is seeking a Care Home & Village Manager for Highfield Lifecare. The successful candidate will leverage their managerial experience to oversee care operations, promote excellence in service delivery, and ensure a nurturing environment for both residents and staff. Benefits include a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a diverse, inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Retail discounts

Relocation support

Opportunities for professional advancement

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management experience, ideally in aged care.
• Proven track record of building successful relationships.
• Experience in implementing best practices and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Overall operation and management of the care home.
• Provision of quality care and financial management.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to promote resident wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Financial management

Problem-solving

Passion for care

Job description

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Heritage Lifecare is one of the leading and largest aged care providers in New Zealand, and one of the largest dementia providers. We are a fast growing, dynamic organisation with 41 care homes and 20 villages from Whangarei to Invercargill, with an abundance of opportunity.

Highfield Lifecare is a 44-bed Care Home located in the beautiful seaside town of Timaru. Our team comes from all around the world and are open and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. But we are all connected in our Heritage community by our passion for caring and empathy. Why would you want to work anywhere else?

About Our Role

• Permanent Full-time
• Attractive annual salary
• An opportunity to use your previous managerial experience

We have a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned professional to take the helm as Care Home & Village Manager at Highfield Lifecare in scenic Timaru. We are seeking a motivated people leader to be responsible for the overall operation and management of our care home, including the provision of quality care and financial management. You will provide effective leadership, commercial acumen, deliver high-quality care, and be great at building relationships with all key stakeholders. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our residents receive the highest standard of care, promoting their well-being, and ensuring our residents have a better every day.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrate strong leadership and management experience, ideally in aged care or with transferable skills from related industries.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with a proven track record of building successful relationships.
• Sound commercial acumen and financial management capabilities, coupled with proficiency in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Experience in implementing best practices and driving continuous improvement, with a passion for excellence and innovation.
• A genuine passion for caring for others and a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of our residents.

Why Heritage Lifecare?

• Our supportive and nurturing culture fosters a collaborative environment where talent flourishes and innovation thrive.
• We offer a competitive salary package, including attractive annual compensation, and negotiable for exceptional candidates.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including retail discounts, relocation support, and opportunities for professional advancement.
• Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, celebrating the richness of cultural diversity.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Following NZ Immigration requirements, we must first consider candidates that already hold the right to work in NZ for this role. Therefore, we may be unable to support a visa application for this role.