Care Home Manager

Qjumpers; Hastings; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary package

Relocation support

Opportunities for professional advance

Retail discounts

Job summary

Colwyn House Lifecare in Hastings, Hawke's Bay, seeks an experienced Care Home Manager to lead operations and deliver outstanding, person-centred care in a dementia-focused home.

You will oversee staff, maintain financial performance, and drive continuous improvements while creating a warm, inclusive environment where residents and families feel respected and supported.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management experience.
• Experience in aged care, healthcare, or related sector.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of dementia and psychogeriatric care.
• Sound financial and commercial management skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• Experience driving quality and continuous improvement.
• A genuine passion for caring for older people and enhancing residents' wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the home's operations and lead the team to ensure smooth daily functioning.
• Ensure delivery of exceptional, person-centred care while maintaining financial and commercial performance.
• Drive quality improvement and foster a supportive, inclusive culture for residents, families and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Quality improvement

People leadership

Job description

Join our team at Colwyn House Lifecare to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care in a warm and caring environment.

Colwyn House Lifecare is a 69-bed Care Home, specializing in Dementia and Psychogeriatric Care, located in the Hawke's Bay town of Hastings. Our team comes from all around the world and are open and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We are all connected in our Heritage community by our passion for caring and empathy. Why would you want to work anywhere else?

About Us:

At Heritage Lifecare, we provide residential aged care services and facilities throughout New Zealand to over 2,500 people. As a trusted aged care provider, our successful growth has stemmed from the ability to nurture and grow environments that feel like home - promoting inclusion, interaction and strong community values. Respecting individuals, both residents and staff, is the foundation stone on which Heritage Lifecare has been built

About Our Role

• Colwyn House Lifecare is a 69-bed Care Home, located in Hastings, Hawkes Bay.
• Permanent Full-time
• Attractive annual salary

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader to take the helm as Care Home Manager at Colwyn House Lifecare, our specialist dementia and psychogeriatric care home. We are looking for a motivated people leader to oversee the home's operations, ensuring the delivery of exceptional, person-centred care while maintaining strong financial and commercial performance. Through effective leadership, relationship building, and a commitment to quality outcomes, you will create an environment where residents, families, and staff thrive, helping our residents experience a better every day.

Skills & Experience

• Proven leadership and management experience.
• Experience in aged care, healthcare, or a related sector.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of dementia and psychogeriatric care.
• Sound financial and commercial management skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• Experience driving quality and continuous improvement.
• A genuine passion for caring for older people and enhancing residents' wellbeing.

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. Therefore, we may be unable to support a visa application for this role.