Care Centre Manager

Summerset Holdings; Prebbleton; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Birthday leave

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Summerset Holdings is seeking an inspirational Care Centre Manager for our brand-new Prebbleton Care Centre. You will lead a team of nurses and caregivers, drive staffing and budgets, and ensure ongoing delivery of exceptional care.

This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with some on-call weekends and nights. Reporting to the Village Manager, you will guide clinical decision-making, audits, and policy implementation while building strong relationships with residents and families.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a clinical environment.
• Strong understanding of aged care standards in New Zealand.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and staffing effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the care centre and lead the team.
• Recruit, develop and recognise staff; ensure high performance.
• Build relationships with residents, families and external stakeholders.

Skills

Staff management

Budgeting

Quality care

Clinical leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Company Description:

A rare leadership opportunity in our brand new Prebbleton Care Centre

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 villages to life. We are one team, united by being part of something bigger – bringing the best of life to our residents.

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.

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

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

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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:

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:

• 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

If this sounds like you then please apply today. Applications close on Insert Date.