Care Centre Manager

Summerset Retirement Villages; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent remuneration

Southern Cross health insurance

Birthday leave

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages Milldale is opening a brand-new care centre and seeking an inspirational Care Centre Manager to lead the team and deliver exceptional care. You will oversee daily operations, clinical governance, staffing, budgeting, and compliance, reporting to the Village Manager.

You will recruit and develop staff, foster meaningful resident and family relationships, and coordinate with external agencies to ensure sound clinical decisions and high standards of care in a premium,

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical aged care environment.
• Deep understanding of Te Whatu Ora standards and NZ aged care requirements.
• Strong people leadership, driving quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Full accountability for staffing, budgeting, and compliance.
• Lead and coach the team with recruitment, development, and recognition.
• Build relationships with residents, families and external stakeholders; be the trusted contact.
• Support clinical decision-making and ensure high-quality care at all times.
• Manage audits, policy implementation and liaise with NASC, Te Whatu Ora and other agencies.
• Drive a strong, connected team culture across the village.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Budgets

Clinical governance

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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Full time

6d ago , from Summerset Retirement Villages

You can help bring our villages to life!

Summerset Milldale is preparing to open its brand-new care centre – a premium facility set in a beautiful, established village that will soon be the heart of aged care in the region. This is a unique opportunity to lead from day one, build your own team, and shape the culture and care standards in a state-of-the-art environment.

Job Description

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.

What you’ll be doing:

Reporting to the Village Manager, you’ll be responsible for the care centre’s daily operations and strategic leadership, including:

• Full accountability for staffing, budgeting, and compliance
• Leading and coaching your team with a strong focus on recruitment, development, and recognition
• Building meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and stakeholders – and being their trusted point of contact, especially in sensitive situations
• Supporting sound clinical decision-making and ensuring quality care at all times
• Managing audits, policy implementation, and working with NASC, Te Whatu Ora and other key external agencies
• Driving a strong, connected team culture across the village

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm,with some occasional on-call responsibilities that include weekends and nights.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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:

• A unique opportunity to recruit and build your team in a brand-new facility for an award-winning care provider
• Free Southern Cross health insurance (covering up to 75% of charges for GPs, dentists, physios and more)
• Birthday leave, so you can take your special day off on us
• Opportunities to grow your career in one of NZ’s fastest-growing aged care providers

Applications close on the 1st September 2026.