Practice Manager – Te Awamutu

Collective Dental; Te Awamutu; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dental on Mahoe in Te Awamutu, New Zealand, seeks an experienced Practice Manager to lead and develop a high-performing team. You will partner with owners and clinicians to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, robust systems, and an outstanding patient experience.

You will oversee rostering, payroll, staff development, compliance, and practice growth, while fostering a positive culture and open communication to support both patients and the team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to build trust within a team.
• Ability to develop and empower others and give/receive feedback openly.
• Highly organised with ability to manage competing priorities and initiate solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the team to build a positive culture.
• Collaborate with practice owners and clinicians to align goals.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure smooth running of the practice.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Communication

Organisational skills

Change management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Practice Manager – Dental on Mahoe

Location: Te Awamutu

We are looking for an experienced Practice Manager who enjoys leading and developing people, creating a great team environment and playing an active role in the ongoing success of the practice.

About The Role

As Practice Manager, you will play an important leadership role within the practice. You will support and develop the team, work closely with the practice owners and clinicians and ensure the systems and day-to-day operations of the practice support both our team and our patients.

About The Role

As Practice Manager, you will play an important leadership role within the practice. You will support and develop the team, work closely with the practice owners and clinicians and ensure the systems and day-to-day operations of the practice support both our team and our patients.

• Leading, supporting and developing the team
• Creating a positive team culture with open communication and feedback
• Working closely with the practice owners and clinicians
• Overseeing the smooth day-to-day running of the practice
• Supporting practice growth and agreed business goals
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, workflow and the patient experience
• Managing rosters, payroll and commissions
• Supporting staff training and development
• Overseeing practice systems, processes and compliance
• Supporting the team to deliver an exceptional patient experience
• Managing patient concerns when required

About You

• Have demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to build trust and strong relationships within a team
• Are confident supporting, developing and empowering others
• Communicate openly and are comfortable giving and receiving feedback
• Are highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Take initiative and look for solutions rather than waiting for problems to be solved
• Are comfortable leading change and helping others through it
• Have strong interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with different personalities
• Are commercially aware and interested in contributing to the ongoing success of the practice
• Are warm, empathetic and genuinely care about the experience of both patients and team members
• Remain calm and adaptable when faced with challenges

Dental experience is highly desirable, and knowledge of dental practice systems and processes will be an advantage.

Previous dental experience is highly desirable, however we are also interested in hearing from experienced leaders from other healthcare environments who have the right leadership capability and cultural fit.

Why join Dental on Mahoe?

At Dental on Mahoe, we believe that a great practice starts with a great team. We are committed to providing high-quality dental care while creating a welcoming, supportive and positive environment for our patients and staff.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference, take ownership of the practice’s operations and work alongside a dedicated clinical and support team.

You will also have access to ongoing external coaching and professional development through Collective Dental, providing additional support as you continue to develop in the Practice Manager role.