Clinical Manager | Aged Care Rotorua Full-Time Permanent Senior Leadership Role Are you a Registered Nurse with strong leadership skills and a passion for aged care? This is your opportunity to step into a Clinical Services Manager role that blends clinical expertise with strategic leadership — all while living in one of New Zealand’s most vibrant and picturesque regions. About the Role As Clinical Services Manager, you’ll be at the heart of care delivery, ensuring residents receive the highest standard of person-centred care. Working alongside the Facility Manager, you’ll provide vision, direction, and mentorship to your clinical and care teams, supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term strategy. This is a senior leadership role with purpose — where your decisions, guidance, and clinical oversight will make a real difference every single day to residents, families, and staff. What You’ll Do Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and mentorship to nursing and care teams Oversee resident care and clinical governance, ensuring compliance with sector standards Support the Facility Manager with site operations and step in during their absence Monitor and maintain clinical documentation in line with legislative and organisational requirements Drive Quality & Risk Management programmes, embedding continuous improvement Mentor staff, deliver education programmes, and champion safe working practices What You’ll Bring Current NZ RN Annual Practising Certificate 3–5 years’ post-registration experience, ideally in aged care Proven ability to mentor and lead clinical teams Strong skills in clinical governance, decision-making, and analysis Experience with interRAI, Medi-Map, or eCase (advantageous) Solid knowledge of health and disability standards Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills Compassion and empathy — with a genuine commitment to resident wellbeing Why This Role Stands Out Competitive salary package (negotiable for exceptional candidates) Relocation support available if you’re moving to Rotorua Access to retail discounts, wellbeing initiatives, and employee support programmes Ongoing professional development and clear leadership pathways A collaborative, inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and upholds the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi Lifestyle advantage: Live in Rotorua — famous for its lakes, geothermal wonders, rich culture, and outdoor adventure opportunities Ready to take the next step? Whether you're actively job hunting or simply exploring your options, I'd love to have a confidential chat. About the Recruiter I'm Kate at Carejobz — connecting Nurses and Healthcare Leaders with roles where they're genuinely valued. For over a decade I've placed hundreds of professionals across NZ and Australia, earning recognition as a Top 10 Healthcare Recruiter. Read my 5* reviews: sourcr.com/recruiter/kate-wheeler-1 Work With Me Know a brilliant healthcare professional? Join us as a Carejobz Ambassador to refer your friends and you could earn up to $1,000 in Gift Cards when they're placed in a new job! Contact: kate@carejobz.com for details Not the Right Fit? I recruit exclusively in healthcare across NZ & AU, with new roles daily in: Theatre | ICU | Anaesthetics | Endoscopy | Aged Care | Mental Health | Clinical Leadership at www.carejobz.com.au Carejobz Recruitment - Trusted by leading healthcare providers since 2015 - Experts in Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Recruitment
