Mō te tūranga | About the Role

As General Manager, you will be responsible for the operational and strategic leadership of Grace Hospital. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you’ll drive business performance, oversee hospital operations, and lead a high-performing senior management team. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of Grace Hospital, ensuring it remains a benchmark for excellence in the healthcare industry. 

 Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute operational and strategic plans that align with the hospital’s vision and values.
• People Management: Inspire and lead an experienced team of senior managers, fostering collaboration and a culture of accountability.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee hospital performance, ensure efficient resource utilization, and deliver exceptional patient care outcomes.
• Business Development: Drive growth by developing new services, fostering strong relationships with consultants, and managing customer acquisition strategies.
• Clinical Governance: Maintain the highest standards of clinical care, ensuring compliance with all licensing and accreditation requirements.
• Cultural Competence: Actively engage with mana whenua and embrace the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to foster inclusivity and equity in care.

 Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

• A tertiary qualification in Health Service Management or Business Management (Master’s degree preferred).
• Extensive experience managing a complex healthcare facility, ideally in the private sector.
• Proven ability to lead transformational change and motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals.
• Strong experience in business development, operational excellence, and financial management.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and strong relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and cultural competence.

Why Join Grace Hospital?

This is your chance to lead a premier healthcare facility that combines cutting-edge medical technology with a patient-centric approach. As General Manager, you’ll enjoy:

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare in the Bay of Plenty.
• A collaborative and supportive environment with strong backing from two of New Zealand’s most trusted healthcare providers.
• The ability to influence strategic direction while achieving exceptional business and patient outcomes.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Hospitalisation benefits and subsidised medical insurance.
• Closedown over Christmas New Year period.
• Free meals.
• Free car parking on site.
• Wellbeing and employee support benefits.
• Referral bonus programme.
• Ongoing support for professional and leadership development.

Please be aware before applying, as a critical employer, our employees are required to be COVID double vaccinated.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

If you are a visionary leader with a proven track record in healthcare management, we invite you to step into this career-defining role. Help shape the future of Grace Hospital and continue our proud legacy of excellence.

He aha te mea nui ō te ao
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata

What is the most important thing in the world?
It is people, it is people, it is people.