Care Centre Manager

Summerset; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Discounts from suppliers

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Summerset is seeking an inspirational Care Centre Manager in Whanganui to lead a village care team of Nurses and Caregivers, ensuring exceptional care and strong performance. Reporting to the Village Manager, you’ll drive staffing, budgeting, and compliance while building meaningful relationships with residents and families.

You’ll bring clinical aged care expertise, NZ standards knowledge, and a passion for leading people through change, balancing empathy with operational excellence in a

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical environment with an aged care focus in New Zealand.
• Strong leadership, people development and performance management skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, compliance and audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the care centre and lead the care team.
• Staffing, budgeting, and compliance accountability.
• Coach and develop Nurses and Caregivers; recruit and recognise talent.
• Foster relationships with residents, families and external stakeholders (NASC, Te Whatu Ora).
• Support clinical decision-making and maintain quality care.

Skills

People leadership

Clinical leadership

Staffing

Budgeting

Stakeholder relations

Job description

Job Description

We’re on the lookout for an inspirational and experienced Care Centre Manager to lead our Whanganui village care 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

To be successful in this role

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 Retirement Villages, 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—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that’s okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive. Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.

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:

• Birthday leave, so you can take your special day off on us
• Discounts from a wide range of suppliers
• Opportunities to grow your career in one of NZ’s fastest-growing aged care providers