Rural Medical Practice Manager - Leader, Strategy & Quality

Waitaha Primary Health; Twizel; Remote; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Twizel Medical Centre is seeking an experienced Practice Manager to lead our rural healthcare team. You will work closely with the Board and clinical team to ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable operations while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

The role covers day-to-day management, staff leadership, financial oversight, compliance, and service development. You will foster a positive culture and maintain strong relationships with PHO and stakeholders, ensuring a welcoming

Qualifications

• Experience in medical practice management or healthcare leadership.
• Strong communication and people leadership skills.
• Well organised with ability to manage competing priorities and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the practice.
• Lead staff including recruitment, performance and development.
• Handle financial and business management for the practice.
• Drive health and safety, compliance, risk and quality management.
• Manage practice systems, facilities, IT and equipment.
• Maintain PHO and stakeholder relationships.
• Support strategic planning and service development.
• Foster a positive and supportive workplace culture.
• Ensure patients receive a welcoming and responsive service.

Skills

Staff leadership

Communication

Organisational ability

Financial awareness

Quality & compliance

Independent working

Strategic thinking

Job description

Twizel Medical Centre is seeking an experienced Practice Manager to lead our rural healthcare team. You will work closely with the Board and clinical team to ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable operations while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

The role covers day-to-day management, staff leadership, financial oversight, compliance, and service development. You will foster a positive culture and maintain strong relationships with PHO and stakeholders, ensuring a welcoming