Clinical Manager

Arvida Group; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive market rate

Engaging work environment

Professional supervision

Post-graduate study support

Mentorship program

Nationwide Arvida community

Job summary

Arvida Group in Wellington seeks a Clinical Manager to lead clinical excellence across the community and ensure delivery of resident-led care that aligns with Arvida values. You will manage risk, audits, and oversee a high-performing clinical team with rostering, recruitment and budgeting responsibilities.

The role requires a Registered Nurse with NZ APC, a passion for aged care, and strong leadership with a focus on measurable outcomes. This is a full-time position based in Wellington.

Qualifications

• Collaborative leadership with 3+ years managing a clinical team.
• Registered Nurse with current NZ Annual Practising Certificate.
• Postgraduate qualification in Gerontological Nursing or Business Management is desirable.
• Commitment to resident-led models of care and Arvida values.
• Strong written and verbal communication; stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical excellence within the community and manage clinical risk.
• Oversee audits and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure appropriate and individualized care delivery by the wider team.
• Oversee rosters, recruitment and budgeting for the clinical team.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Clinical team management

Communication skills

Resident-led care

Education

Registered Nurse with NZ APC

Postgraduate qualification (gerontological nursing / business management)

Job description

At Arvida, wecreate communities with freedom to thrive.

We develop and operate communities that provide independent living and aged care services to older New Zealanders - with a resident-led approach. Each day, our interactions with our team and residents are guided by three values:Being There | In it Together | Look for a Way.

Job Description

Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity

As Clinical Manager you will be a pivotal member of our senior leadership team, as we work together to foster a care delivery culture that supports our Arvida values and purpose.

Village at the Park is in the heart of Wellington and, alongside a range of independent living options, offers a mix of rest home, hospital-level and specialised dementia care.

Unlike traditional care, Arvida's household model creates an environment that feels more like a home than a facility. We believe aged care is about supporting people to live well, every day. And our resident-led approach means we focus on what matters most to each person.

At Arvida, our Clinical Managers are responsible forleading clinical excellence within their community. This includes managing clinical risk, preparing and overseeing audits, planning and executing effective continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring the wider team delivers appropriate and individualised care. You will also be responsible for operational oversight of the clinical team including rosters, recruitment, and budgeting.

If you are passionate about measurable and meaningful care that aligns with regulatory obligations and best practice, and enjoy leading and mentoring a committed team, this is the opportunity for you.

This is a full time role working 40 hours across Monday to Friday (with some on-call requirements during evening and weekends).

Qualifications

To tatou kaitono pai | Our ideal candidate must have

• Collaborative leadership skills, with a growth mindset, and at least 3 years experience managing a clinical team
• Registered Nurse with a current NZ Annual Practicing Certificate, ideally with a relevant post graduate qualification (e.g. Gerontological Nursing, Business Management)
• Passion for aged care with connection to the Arvida values andpurpose
• Customer focus, business improvement, change management and problem-solving ability.
• Leadership and people management experience (including recruitment and development) with the ability to engage and coach your team
• Experience with and/or demonstration of commitment to resident-led models of care
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Resilience and commitmentto self-care.

Additional Information

• A competitive market rate
• An engaging and positive work environment
• Professional supervision
• To become a part of the nationwide Arvida community
• Support to complete post-graduate study
• A great local leadership team and ongoing mentorship

Above all else you will have the opportunity to work in a purpose-led environment where you can truly make a difference – in the lives of New Zealanders and in your own career.