General Manager Kaiwhakahaere Matua Golden Bay Community Health

Sheffield Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Golden Bay seeks a General Manager to oversee operations and strategic leadership. This role involves managing a multidisciplinary team and ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery while engaging with local communities. Ideal for a strategic leader with a clinical background and a commitment to health equity.

Benefits

Affordable living and housing

Stress-free commutes

Opportunities for outdoor recreation

Excellent schools for families

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to innovation and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic and operational leadership of healthcare services.
• Translate strategic vision into action and manage budgets.
• Engage with local community groups and health partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial Management

Cultural Safety

Innovation

Education

Clinical background

Job description

General Manager Kaiwhakahaere Matua Golden Bay Community Health

A work and lifestyle location - Golden Bay

Lead a rural health service that puts people and whānau first, serving the community

Strategic focus with a hands-on approach, championing health equity, delivering with impact

Feel like you are on holiday all the time – a work and lifestyle location - Golden Bay

About Golden Bay Community Health

Golden Bay Community Health is a unique, integrated health facility providing extensive healthcare services including General Practice, Urgent Care, Aged Residential Care, Allied Health, Maternity Services, and more to a vibrant rural community. We aim to bring services closer to communities in a rural setting.

Golden Bay Community Health is part of Nelson Bays Primary Health (NBPH), which leads and coordinates primary and community healthcare services across the Nelson Bays region and is committed to reducing health inequalities.

Supported by an alliance comprising Nelson Bays Primary Health, Te Whatu Ora, and Mohua Property Trust, we ensure funding, operations, and governance underpin our services as a remote rural integrated health provider.

About The Role:

This leadership opportunity is based in one of New Zealand’s premier lifestyle locations - Golden Bay! Reporting directly to the Chief Executive of Nelson Bays Primary Health, as General Manager, you will oversee the strategic and operational leadership of Golden Bay Community Health.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality healthcare, engage effectively with Manawhenua ki Mohua, local community groups, and health partners to support healthcare and Hauora services.

Responsibilities include translating our strategic vision into action, managing people and budgets, and ensuring services are delivered based on best practices, cultural safety, and collaboration. You will work with the engaged leadership team at NBPH. A clinical background, proven leadership in multidisciplinary teams, excellent communication, financial management, and a commitment to innovation and excellence are essential.

Golden Bay – a great place to work and live

Golden Bay (Mohua) is renowned for its natural beauty, vibrant arts community, and relaxed lifestyle. Surrounded by national parks, it offers a community-focused, nature-connected, slower-paced way of life, ideal for recreation.

· Stress-free commutes – just a 5-minute drive to work.

· Affordable living and housing for a comfortable lifestyle.

· Opportunities to enjoy outstanding natural beauty daily.

· Live and lead in a welcoming, values-based community.

· Excellent schools for families.

· Be part of an integrated health system combining primary care, aged care, and community services.

· A well-staffed region attracting young doctors and their families.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced, strategic leader to head a nationally recognized rural healthcare service in the Golden Bay/Mohua community.

To apply confidentially, click ‘Apply for this job’ or email your cover letter and CV to [e-mail] quoting 8978sk. Applications close on 2 June 2025. You will receive an acknowledgment upon receipt, and further correspondence may be via email.

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