Clinical Manager

Summerset Retirement Villages; Waikato; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Southern Cross health insurance

Applause Awards

Birthday leave

Charity fundraising support

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages in Aotea, Waikato, is seeking an inspirational Clinical Manager to lead a team of nurses and caregivers, ensuring high-quality care and a positive village culture. You will report to the Village Manager and oversee staffing, budgeting and clinical governance.

On-call occasional, Monday–Friday 8am–5pm. The role requires a current practicing certificate and deep knowledge of the aged residential care sector, with a genuine passion for driving team culture and making a

Qualifications

• You will have a current practicing certificate.
• Strong knowledge of the aged residential care industry, including Te Whatu Ora standards and compliance.
• A genuine passion for driving team culture and making a positive impact on people’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop direct reports with accountability for recruitment, coaching, performance and recognition.
• Maintain relationships with residents, families and stakeholders; act as primary contact in challenging situations.
• Support clinical decisions and know when to seek additional clinical input.
• Plan and coordinate audits, implement policy changes, and liaise with NASC, DHB and external agencies.
• Foster team culture and drive collaboration across the village.

Skills

People leadership

Staffing

Budgeting

Recruitment

Coaching

Clinical governance

Stakeholder management

Audit planning

Policy implementation

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Job description

Company Description:

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 – to bring the best of life to our residents.

Job Description:

About the role

We are on the lookout for an inspirational Clinical Manager who is enthusiastic about leading a well-established team of Nurses and Caregivers who require continuation of great leadership to provide quality care in our Care Centre.

Located in Aotea, this is a full-time role with working hours from Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. On occasion you may be required on-call.

Role responsibilities:

Reporting into the Village Manager, the Care Team will be your domain. You'll effectively be the business lead, responsible for all staffing and budgeting. Other responsibilities of the role will include:

• Management and development of your direct reports with full accountability for all aspects of recruitment, coaching, performance and recognition
• Maintain and build wholesome relationships with residents, their families and other stakeholders, including being primary point of contact for at times difficult situations.
• Support appropriate clinical decisions, including recognition of when it is appropriate to seek additional clinical input.
• Plan and co-ordinate audits, implementation of policy changes and liaison with NASC, DHB and other relevant external agencies
• Foster an inviting team culture and drive collaboration across the village

Qualifications:

About you

You will have a current practicing certificate and have a strong knowledge of the aged residential care industry, including Te Whatu Ora standards and compliance requirements, and you'll have a genuine passion for driving team culture and making a positive impact on people's lives.

This role could be the next step up in your clinical career as you seek a management position, alternatively this role may suit a well experienced care manager who is seeking their next challenge.

This role calls upon a natural people leader who can inspire, empathise and recognise the hard work along the way. As a well-practiced manager, you'll be no stranger to multi-tasking, and can easily juggle the competing demands of any given day with a cool head.

Additional Information:

Why Summerset?

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:

• We provide FREE Southern Cross health insurance for permanent staff covering up to 75% of charges for GP's, dentists, physios and more.
• We hold our annual company Applause Awards where we recognise and thank those that exemplify bringing the best of life.
• Birthday leave
• We contribute to your fundraising efforts for nationwide charities.

Next Steps:

Applications for this role will close on 20/11/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications.