Village Manager

Arvida; Wānaka; Presencial; NZD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive market rate

Performance-based incentive

Ongoing training

Descripción de la vacante

Arvida in Wanaka is building a new village and seeks an experienced operations leader to drive villa sales and oversee start-up operations. You will engage prospective residents, grow the community, manage day-to-day activities, and lead a team through early development and ongoing care services as the village matures.

You will work closely with the Sales Manager, implement a values-led culture, ensure safety and compliance, and contribute to a purpose-led environment focused on improving lives

Formación

• 5+ years in a senior living or healthcare related leadership role.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with prospective and existing residents.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing teams with a values-led culture.
• Solid business and financial acumen to hit operational goals.

Responsabilidades

• Lead villa sales for the Wanaka development and engage the local community.
• Oversee day-to-day operations during growth, including clinical care, gardens and maintenance.
• Provide team leadership and drive village performance and service delivery.
• Work with the Sales Manager and broader Arvida team to establish operations from the ground up.

Conocimientos

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

People development

Financial acumen

Health & Safety

Descripción del empleo

At Arvida, wecreate communities with freedom to thrive.

We build, own, and operate communities that provide quality living and aged care services to older New Zealanders - with a resident-led approach. Each day, our interactions with our team, residents, and partners are guided by our three values: Being There | In it Together | Look for a Way

Job Description

Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity

At Arvida, we create communities with freedom to thrive, and our journey continues with our new development in Wanaka. Scheduled to welcome its first residents early in the fourth quarter of 2027, we are seeking a seasoned and passionate operator to generate and drive sales of the site’s independent villas prior to opening – then continue overall management, growth, and service delivery of the established community. We are envisaging that the successful candidate would commence in early February 2027.

Development will be staggered across several phases and once completed, the site will offer independent living and specialised care – enabling residents to continue to live within their community as their care needs change.

Prior to opening day and working with alongside the Sales Manager you will be responsible for villa sales, engagement of prospective residents and the wider community, and general operational support as construction continues. However, once established you will oversee all day-to-day operations, including team leadership, clinical care, gardens and property maintenance, and overall village performance.

This is a rare opportunity to lead from the beginning, establish operations as the village grows, and shape and build a community from the ground up.

Qualifications

To tatou kaitono pai | What you bring

To ensure the future success of Wanaka, your commercial acumen, natural stakeholder engagement and relationship building approach, combined with strong leadership skills will develop and then nourish a thriving village and community.

In addition, you will also demonstrate:

At least 5 years' experience in a similar role (senior living or healthcare experience preferred).

Ability to engage and foster relationships with prospective, future, and established residents and ensure Arvida’s reputation is built and enhanced in the local community.

Experience in leading, coaching and developing people - fostering a values-led culture.

Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to deliver operational goals.

Knowledge and experience with Village Management agreements and contracts, and ORA sales and property management principles.

Understanding and application of relevant legislation.

Good knowledge of Health & Safety management and safe working practices.

Additional Information

• Competitivemarket rate
• Performance based short-term incentive
• Ongoing training with RVA Te Ara Institute
• National Village Manager network and connection
• An experienced and supportive culture across the wider Arvida team
• Above all else you will have the opportunity to work in a purpose-led environment where you can truly make a difference – in the lives of New Zealanders and in your own career.