Clinical Quality and Risk Manager

RWR Health; Timaru; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive healthcare provider in Timaru is seeking a Clinical Quality & Risk Manager to oversee quality systems and lead an experienced team. The ideal candidate will have strong quality and risk management expertise, alongside 5-10 years of experience in operational management. This role offers a competitive salary, five weeks annual leave, and the opportunity to positively impact patient outcomes.

Benefits

Five weeks annual leave

Competitive salary package

Stable, long-standing team

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in operational and hospital management.
• Proven leadership in quality, risk, and audit within healthcare.
• Calm, collaborative, and committed to patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality systems, risk frameworks, and audits.
• Support an established team of long-tenured specialists.
• Relate across all levels—from theatre managers to the Board.

Skills

Quality and risk management expertise

Strong interpersonal skills

Leadership in quality and audit

Patient-centred care

Education

NZ Registered Nurse or other health professional with current practising certificate

Job description

RWR Health & Clinical Quality & Risk Manager Opportunity

At RWR Health, we partner with progressive healthcare providers to connect leaders with meaningful opportunities. This Clinical Quality & Risk Manager role in Timaru is a rare chance to join a respected hospital renowned for its culture, staff loyalty, and commitment to excellent patient care.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a clinical leader with strong quality and risk management expertise to step into a pivotal hospital-wide role. You’ll oversee quality systems, risk frameworks, and audits while supporting an established team of long-tenured specialists. Your ability to relate across all levels — from theatre managers to the Board — will be key to success.

What You’ll Step Into

• A stable, long-standing team with four direct reports (20+ years tenure each)
• The hospital’s lead voice for clinical quality, risk, and governance
• A culture that values people: daily morning tea, Xmas close down, excellent retention
• Five weeks annual leave + competitive salary package
• Variety in your day — from board meetings to working alongside frontline staff

Your Background

• NZ Registered Nurse (or other health professional) with current practising certificate
• Experienced clinical leader with 5–10 years in operational and hospital management
• Proven leadership in quality, risk, and audit within healthcare (Ideally surgical)
• Strong interpersonal skills — able to build trust and hold tough conversations
• Calm, collaborative, and committed to patient-centred care
• Skilled in quality systems, policy development, and continuous improvement

Why This Hospital

• Staff retention is exceptional — this role exists only due to an upcoming retirement
• A chance to have a meaningful impact across the entire hospital, ensuring the highest level of patient outcomes.
• A chance to bring your clinical expertise into a strategic leadership space
• Work with a supportive GM and Board who value your input at the highest level

Ready to Shape Quality Care?

If you’re a clinical leader with proven quality expertise, strong people skills, and a drive for excellence, this role is for you.

RWR HEALTH

If this is not for you, please do check our website to see all of the positions we have available right now,
https://www.rwrhealth.com/

Should you wish to have a confidential chat on the phone to discuss either this role or your own job seeker adventure you can reach me using my contacts below. If you have a referral, we offer a $500 cash incentive if your introduction leads to a successful opportunity.

https://www.rwrhealth.com/job-seekers/candidate-referrals

Ryan Robson

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For a confidential chat, reach out to 021 288 1412