Job Description

You can help bring our villages to life!

Summerset Milldale is preparing to open its brand-new care centre – a premium facility set in a beautiful, established village that will soon be the heart of aged care in the region. This is a unique opportunity to lead from day one, build your own team, and shape the culture and care standards in a state-of-the-art environment.

We’re on the lookout for an inspirational and experienced Care Centre Manager to lead our team. You’ll play a critical role in building a high-performing team of Nurses and Caregivers, and ensure we continue to deliver the exceptional care we’re known for.

What you’ll be doing:

Reporting to the Village Manager, you’ll be responsible for the care centre’s daily operations and strategic leadership, including:

• Full accountability for staffing, budgeting, and compliance
• Leading and coaching your team with a strong focus on recruitment, development, and recognition
• Building meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and stakeholders – and being their trusted point of contact, especially in sensitive situations
• Supporting sound clinical decision-making and ensuring quality care at all times
• Managing audits, policy implementation, and working with NASC, Te Whatu Ora and other key external agencies
• Driving a strong, connected team culture across the village

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm, with some occasional on-call responsibilities that include weekends and nights.

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Qualifications

You’ll bring experience in a clinical environment with a deep understanding of the aged care sector and Te Whatu Ora standards. You’ll be an experienced manager with solid aged care experience in New Zealand, ready for a new challenge, you’ll be passionate about leading people, driving quality outcomes, and making a real difference.

You’re someone who leads with empathy, builds trust, and can bring out the best in others. You’re confident balancing people leadership with operational management, and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Additional Information

When you join Summerset, you’re joining a team that values you – your contribution, your growth, and your wellbeing.

For a passionate leader this will be the exciting challenge you crave. You'll get excellent remuneration, the support of a friendly team, and all the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives.

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• A unique opportunity to recruit and build your team in a brand-new facility for an award-winning care provider
• Free Southern Cross health insurance (covering up to 75% of charges for GPs, dentists, physios and more)
• Birthday leave, so you can take your special day off on us
• Opportunities to grow your career in one of NZ’s fastest-growing aged care providers

If this sounds like you then please apply today. Applications close on the 1st September 2026.

Start date is early December 2026.