Care Centre Manager

Summerset - Care; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Southern Cross WellbeingInsurance

Free Southern Cross Health Insurance

Birthday leave

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Summerset Papamoa is seeking an inspirational and experienced Care Centre Manager to lead the team delivering exceptional aged care. You will oversee daily operations, staffing, budgeting, and compliance, while driving a high-performing culture and ensuring high-quality resident care.

With strong clinical leadership, you’ll collaborate with families, residents, and external agencies, including NASC and Te Whatu Ora, to maintain care excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical aged care environment in New Zealand.
• Strong leadership with empathy and ability to drive quality outcomes.
• Knowledge of Te Whatu Ora standards and NASC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Full accountability for staffing, budgeting, and compliance.
• Lead and coach team with focus on recruitment, development, and recognition.
• Build relationships with residents, families, and stakeholders – be the trusted contact in sensitive situations.
• Support clinical decision-making and ensure quality care.
• Manage audits, policy implementation, and work with NASC, Te Whatu Ora and other agencies.
• Drive a strong, connected team culture across the village.

Skills

Team leadership

Staffing & budgeting

Clinical governance

Stakeholder relations

Recruitment & development

Job description

Job Description

We’re on the lookout for an inspirational and experienced Care Centre Manager to lead our team at Summerset Papamoa. 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.

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.

Additional Information

Why Summerset?

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:

• Free Southern Cross Wellbeing Insurance
• 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 27th October.