Lead a 44-bed rest home in Timaru, using your clinical expertise and leadership skills to deliver exceptional care and team success.

Are you ready to take the lead at a care home nestled in the beautiful seaside town of Timaru? We're searching for a talented and motivated Care Home Manager to guide the day-to-day operations of a 44 bed rest home level care facility. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader with strong people management skills and a clinical background, essential for guiding the team and supporting exceptional care delivery.

What’s on Offer?

• Permanent full-time position in Timaru’s picturesque setting
• Attractive annual salary of $115,000 – $130,000
• Lead a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative team
• Relocation support and retail discounts
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the smooth and efficient operation and management of the care home and village
• Provide leadership and clinical oversight to senior staff, ensuring the highest standards of care
• Foster strong relationships with residents, families, and external stakeholders
• Manage financial performance with commercial acumen, focusing on continuous improvement
• Promote innovation and implement best practices to enhance resident well-being

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven leadership and people management skills—ideally within aged care or with transferable experience
• Strong clinical background to effectively guide and support nursing and care teams
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities
• Financial management expertise with a problem-solving mindset
• A passion for caring for others and enhancing residents' quality of life

 Applications

If you would like to discuss this opportunity in further detail, please contact me using the details below. Please note, applicants who do not meet the above criteria will receive an automated email of unsuitability.

Morgan Weastell 
Account Manager - South Island
Phone: +64 2 7905 0183
Email: morganw@rwrhealth.co.nz

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