Village Manager | Palmerston North

Metlifecare; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Life insurance

Health insurance

Wellness days (3)

Birthday leave

Job summary

Metlifecare's Palmerston North Village seeks a senior Village Manager to lead day-to-day operations, ensuring residents enjoy a safe, engaging and well-run environment. You will be the trusted face, guiding staff, residents, and families while sustaining a vibrant, compassionate community.

Lead with empathy, strategic thinking and financial stewardship, driving continuous improvement and a strong safety culture across the village.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in retirement village management or similar

Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible leadership across the Village
• Work closely with residents, families, teams and internal partners
• Support a positive culture where communication is open, timely and respectful
• Maintain solid financial performance including P&L management
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes and service delivery
• Champion quality, safety and wellbeing for residents and staff

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

P&L ownership

Strategic thinking

Job description

• Senior Leadership Role - enjoy a variety of work as you manage a vibrant Village bustling with activity!
• Competitive remuneration package and employee benefits
• Work in a well-established site with great staff who share your passion for Aged Care

About the Role

At Metlifecare, our villages are vibrant communities where residents feel connected, supported and proud to call home. Our Palmerston North Village is no exception, it is bustling with activity and known for it’s warm environment and friendly staff and residents

Your ability to build relationships, communicate clearly and keep residents at the heart of decision-making will be key to your success. As Village Manager, you’ll be the trusted face of the Village, leading day-to-day operations, supporting our people, and ensuring residents enjoy a safe, engaging and well-run environment.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will:

• Provide strong, visible leadership across the Village
• Work closely with residents, families, teams and internal partners
• Support a positive culture where communication is open, timely and respectful
• Maintain solid financial performance including P&L management
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes and service delivery
• Champion quality, safety and wellbeing for residents and staff

What You’ll Bring

You are a natural leader and communicator, capable of navigating the dynamic demands of a busy village while inspiring and developing your team. With empathy, charisma, and respect for diverse perspectives, you’ll create a thriving environment where residents are truly at the heart of everything we do. Your leadership will ensure our Village and Care Home remains vibrant, future-ready, and a place our residents are proud to call home.

Your Experience Includes:

• Proven leadership in retirement village management (highly regarded)
• Operational management expertise in a people or service-focused business
• A resident-first mindset with empathy, professionalism, and a strong service ethic
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with a natural ability to influence, collaborate, and engage, including responsiveness and follow-through
• A commitment to operational excellence with strong process, systems, and quality improvement capability
• Financial acumen including sales focus and P&L ownership
• Strategic thinking with a flair for innovation
• Risk management experience, including health & safety and wellbeing

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration aligned with your experience
• Life and health insurance cover
• 3 Paid wellness days and a day off for your birthday
• An opportunity to be part of a respected and growing organisation

About Us

At Metlifecare, our people are the heart of everything we do. You’ll be joining a collaborative team who are passionate about making a meaningful difference for our residents.

Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, supporting over 7,300 New Zealanders. We’re committed to empowering people to live their best lives in communities they’re proud of.

Please note: Identification and work eligibility documentation is required with your application.