Job Description

General information

Name
Clinical Manager
Ref #
60494
Date
Friday, April 17, 2026
Full / Part Time
Full Time

Description & Requirements

Clinical Manager | Full Time Permanent | 40 Hours per Week | Bupa Mary Shapley, Whakatāne

At Bupa Mary Shapley Care Home in Whakatāne, this full-time permanent opportunity offers the stability of a 40-hour week and the scope to lead with purpose, influence standards of care, and build a high-performing clinical team in a close-knit community setting.

This is a role designed for an experienced aged care Clinical Manager who is ready to take full ownership of clinical operations You’ll be trusted to lead from the front, balancing hands-on clinical oversight with governance, compliance, and continuous improvement. Your ability to create structure, maintain high standards, and support your team will directly impact the quality of life for residents and the confidence of their families.

You’re confident navigating audits and regulatory requirements, comfortable making decisions that protect both residents and your team, and skilled in building a culture where people feel supported, capable, and aligned. You communicate with purpose, handle challenges with composure, and take pride in delivering consistent, high-quality care every day.

If you’re someone who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to be recognised as a trusted clinical leader within a respected care home, this is the kind of role where you can truly make your mark.

Hours & Roster Details:

• Employment Type: Permanent Fulltime
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift Time: Monday to Friday

Your Person-First Approach:

• You will help us make a real difference through your Clinical Leadership experience, personal passion, and empathy.
• Hold a current APC and NZ Nursing Council Registration
• Passion for leading a team to mentor and support others
• Leading continuous quality improvements
• Excellent clinical skills in adult care and ideal aged care experience
• Confident communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities
• A compassionate nurse who strives for excellence and to make an impact in residents lives

Extra Reasons to Belong:

• Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance to our eligible permanent NZ employees and a discount on insurance cover for eligible family members.
• Be part of a strong national and regional support network, including Clinical Managers in the region, regional quality partners, and our national clinical services improvement team to support your success in this role.
• Wellbeing discounts and advice, EAP counselling services, study support, and cultural leave.
• Paid parental leave - in addition to standard parental leave, Bupa offers 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers.
• Refer-a-friend programme.
• Professional Development, in-house and external training and development.
• Industry-competitive remuneration and benefits, national forums, and internal reward and recognition programmes.
• Nursing Council-Approved PDRP
• No matter who you are or where you come from, we encourage you to ‘Be You’ at Bupa.
• An accredited employer with Immigration NZ that values its diverse employees.

Through vision, passion, and sheer hard work, we are now New Zealands largest aged care and dementia care provider. As one of New Zealands leading healthcare organisations, we employ more than 4,000 people: we are brave, caring, and responsible. All united by one purpose, helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

To express your interest, please submit an online application with your CV and we will reach out to chat about how you can progress your career with Bupa.

Our Values | A matou uara

Brave | Maiatanga Caring | Manaakitanga Responsible | Haepapa

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

Location
Bupa Mary Shapley
Recruiter
Sele Sele-Ama