Village Manager Christchurch

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Metlifecare Full time
Commitment to your professional development with a designated annual budget to help you be your best

  • Life cover insurance and discounted health insurance but watch this space more benefits to come
  • With a growing organization comes many future opportunities for personal growth
  • Endless employee benefits on offer
  • Work in a vibrant village with a fun, friendly and supportive team environment

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Village Manager to lead our dedicated team and vibrant residents at The Village Palms Retirement Village in Shirley, Christchurch.

The Village Palms - a leading provider of serviced apartments, rest home and hospital-level care.

Architecturally designed with lovely grounds, and perfectly positioned near The Palms shopping precinct, our residents enjoy high-quality care and support within the village, plus entertainment, health services, and public transport on the doorstep.


You will report to the Operations Manager who will offer support and guidance as needed but ultimately you will be responsible for all aspects of the Village including strategic planning, service delivery, asset and financial management ensuring our village remains the fantastic place it is.


About you

  • Previous Operational Management experience at a "people" business with an ability to build meaningful relationships with residents, staff, and internal/external customers
  • A born leader who is a skilled communicator and adept at navigating through the day to day demands of a busy vibrant village
  • Experience in management of business system, processes and drives for quality improvements
  • Excellent financial acumen, including sales focus and P&L ownership
  • Strategic planning experience to be able to contribute to the big picture, but equally look outside the industry to innovate
  • Risk management to minimize exposure, including H&S and wellbeing management
  • HR management

About us

Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 6,500 New Zealanders.

We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.

Metlifecare currently operates 35 villages located around New Zealand and employs close to 2000 staff.

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