Heritage Lifecare is one of the leading and largest aged care providers in New Zealand, and one of the largest dementia providers. We are a fast growing, dynamic organisation with 41 care homes and 20 villages from Whangarei to Invercargill, with an abundance of opportunity. 

Coldstream Lifecare & Village is a 58-bed Rest Home and Hospital with an 11-unit Village & Princes Court is a 35-bed dementia facility, both located in the town of Ashburton, which is an exciting place to work, live and raise a family. You can escape the city, whilst only being just over an hour away from Christchurch. It’s an attractive lifestyle, with beautiful nearby lakes, ski fields, few traffic woes, affordable housing, and many great amenities - including schools and recreational facilities. Why would you want to work anywhere else?   

About Our Role

• Permanent Full-time
• Work across two facilities in Ashburton - Canterbury
• Attractive annual salary 
• An opportunity to use your previous managerial experience

We have a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned professional to take the helm as Care Home & Village Manager across two facilities in Ashburton, Coldstream Lifecare & Princes Court. We are seeking a motivated people leader to be responsible for the overall operation and management of our care homes, including the provision of quality care and financial management. You will provide effective leadership, commercial acumen, delivering high-quality care, while increasing occupancy.  You will be great at building relationships with all key stakeholders. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our residents receive the highest standard of care, promoting their well-being, and ensuring our residents have a better every day.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrate leadership and management experience, ideally in aged care or with transferable skills from related industries.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with a proven track record of building successful relationships.
• Sound commercial acumen and financial management capabilities, coupled with proficiency in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Experience in implementing best practices and driving continuous improvement, with a passion for excellence and innovation.
• A genuine passion for caring for others and a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of our residents.

Why Heritage Lifecare?

• Our supportive and nurturing culture fosters a collaborative environment where talent flourishes and innovation thrive.
• We offer a competitive salary package, including attractive annual compensation, and negotiable for exceptional candidates.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including retail discounts, relocation support, and opportunities for professional advancement.
• Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, celebrating the richness of cultural diversity.

How to Apply 

If this what you were looking for, submit your application online today by selecting the ‘Apply’ link. For a confidential conversation about our role, please call Erina Rewi - Southern Regional Manager on 0272673451 

We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Following NZ Immigration requirements, we must first consider candidates that already hold the right to work in NZ for this role. Therefore, we may be unable to support a visa application for this role.

For a copy of the Job Description visit Care-Home-Manager-PD.pdf