Wanaka Village Manager: Lead Community Growth

Arvida

Wānaka

On-site

NZD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive market rate
Performance-based incentive
Ongoing training

Job summary

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

Qualifications

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Skills

Commercial acumen
Stakeholder engagement
Leadership
People development
Financial acumen
Health & Safety

Job description

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

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