Executive Leader, Surgical & Perioperative Services

Nelson Marlborough Health; Nelson; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Marlborough Health in New Zealand invites applications for a General Manager, Surgical and Perioperative Services. This permanent full-time role provides strategic and operational leadership across a large portfolio of surgical and perioperative services in Nelson and Marlborough.

You will partner with clinical leaders to ensure safe, high-quality care, drive service development, workforce planning and financial performance while fostering a collaborative culture and accountability across

Qualifications

• Experience leading a large, multi-service portfolio with a strong people leadership track record.
• Led large-scale organisational change, service redesign or culture shift initiatives.
• Proven ability to partner with clinical leaders across healthcare professions.
• Leadership style prioritises psychological safety, trust and development of others.
• Ability to balance service improvement with staff wellbeing; strong financial stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across Surgical and Perioperative Services.
• Ensure services deliver safe, high-quality care and meet performance expectations.
• Drive service development, workforce planning, and financial performance.
• Coordinate interdepartmental activities and support clinical leaders in decision-making.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and accountability.

Skills

People leadership

Workforce management

Operational delivery

Partnership with clinical leaders

Financial management

Change leadership

Psychological safety

Staff wellbeing

Job description

Nelson Marlborough Health in New Zealand invites applications for a General Manager, Surgical and Perioperative Services. This permanent full-time role provides strategic and operational leadership across a large portfolio of surgical and perioperative services in Nelson and Marlborough.

You will partner with clinical leaders to ensure safe, high-quality care, drive service development, workforce planning and financial performance while fostering a collaborative culture and accountability across