Clinical Services Manager

Heritage Lifecare; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation support

Professional advancement

Retail discounts

Job summary

Heritage Lifecare in Tauranga is seeking a Clinical Services Manager to lead our Hodgson House Lifecare team. You will provide effective leadership, deliver high‑quality care, and build strong relationships with residents, families, and staff to ensure the highest standards of wellbeing.

The role requires RN registration with a NZ practising certificate, strong communication and change‑management skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement within a diverse, Te Tiriti‑led workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Registered Nurse with a current NZ practising certificate, ideally with experience in aged care.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with a proven track record of building successful relationships.
• Experience implementing best practice and knowledge of continuous improvement systems and processes.
• A genuine passion for caring for others and a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of our residents.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical teams to deliver high-quality care and ensure resident wellbeing.
• Build relationships with residents, families, staff and other key stakeholders.
• Drive quality improvement and regulatory compliance within Hodgson House Lifecare & Village.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Resident Care

Team Building

Education

NZ Practising Certificate (RN)

Job description

• Full Time
• Application Closes 06 Dec 2026
• Bay of Plenty - Tauranga
• Manager

Hodgson House Lifecare is a 65-bed Care Home and Hospital with a 28-unit Village, located centrally in one of New Zealand’s most exciting and progressive cities - Tauranga. Our team comes from all around the world and are open and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. But 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

Heritage Lifecare is one of the leading and largest aged care providers in New Zealand, and the largest dementia provider. We are a fast growing, dynamic organisation with 42 care homes and 20 villages from Whangarei to Invercargill, with an abundance of opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a caring community and have a supporting and nurturing culture; we are whānau.

About Our Role

• Hodgson House Lifecare & Village, located in Beautiful Tauranga
• Permanent Full-time - 40 hours per week
• Attractive annual salary

We have a fantastic opportunity as a Clinical Services manager at Hodgson House Lifecare for a healthcare professional with a passion for providing exceptional care, to lead our teams to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents. You will provide effective leadership, deliver high-quality care, and be great at building relationships with all key stakeholders. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our residents receive the highest standard of care, promoting their well-being, and ensuring our residents have a better every day.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Registered Nurse with a current NZ practicing certificate, ideally with experience in aged care.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with a proven track record of building successful relationships.
• Experience implementing best practice and knowledge of continuous improvement systems and processes.
• A genuine passion for caring for others and a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of our residents.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

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.

Join Us

Heritage Lifecare fosters an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Therefore, we may be unable to support a visa application for this role.

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