Theatre Services Manager

RWR Health & Private HospitalsAt RWR Health, we connect standout Surgical experts who have experience across Theatre, PACU and Perioperative services, with career-defining roles within New Zealand's leading Private sector. We work closely with forward-thinking healthcare organisations who are shaping the future of private healthcare — and this opportunity is no exception. Your New Environment

Step into a modern, purpose-built surgical facility known for its warm culture, high clinical standards and genuine commitment to excellence in patient care. You will be part of an executive group that works collaboratively, values transparency, and is united in delivering safe, efficient and compassionate surgical services to the community.

This environment offers:

• A supportive executive leadership team that embraces innovation and future-focused thinking.
• A strong emphasis on patient-centred care, clinical best practice, and continuous improvement.
• Well-resourced perioperative services with contemporary technology, skilled multidisciplinary teams, and efficient clinical pathways.
• A positive, collegial culture where professional development is encouraged and clinical expertise is respected.
• An organisation that is stable, respected within the sector, and passionate about providing high-quality surgical care.

About the Role

As the Theatre Services Manager, you will lead the operational and clinical management of the Operating Theatres, Recovery and Sterile Services. Sitting on the Executive Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in driving performance, maintaining high clinical standards, and ensuring the safe, efficient running of all perioperative services.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Operational & Strategic Leadership: Supporting the CEO to meet organisational strategic goals; contributing to planning, service development, and operational excellence across theatre services.
• Clinical Governance & Best Practice: Upholding professional standards, sustaining high-quality nursing and technical practice, supporting research and ongoing education, and participating in theatre lists to maintain insight into culture and clinical delivery.
• Financial & Resource Management: Managing budgets, capital expenditure, staffing levels, rosters and supplies; ensuring services are cost-effective, patient-centred and aligned with organisational objectives.
• Quality, Safety & Risk: Leading quality improvement activity, maintaining auditing processes, managing incidents and complaints, and ensuring safe systems of work within Health & Safety legislation.
• People Leadership: Leading and supporting Coordinators, Charge Nurses, Technicians and Sterile Services staff; maintaining a positive culture; overseeing recruitment, performance, development, and workforce planning.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintaining effective relationships with specialists, internal departments, external providers and sector partners to ensure seamless service delivery and strong clinical collaboration.

This position offers the unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction of perioperative services while actively contributing to clinical excellence at every level.

Who We Are Looking to Connect With

You will be an experienced clinical leader with strong perioperative knowledge and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic surgical environment.

We are seeking someone with:

Required:

• At least 3+ years of leadership experience in perioperative operational management.
• Registration as a New Zealand Nurse or Anaesthetic Technician, with current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Strong clinical experience in scrub/circulating and/or PACU roles.
• A Nursing or Perioperative/ Anaesthesia Technology qualification, or equivalent.
• PDRP Level 4 (Expert) or equivalent senior-level practice.

Desirable:

• A postgraduate or Master's qualification in Nursing, Health Leadership or Business or working towards.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong clinical expertise in surgical patient care and emergency response.
• Effective problem-solving, crisis management and decision-making capability.
• A solid grounding in risk management, quality systems and infection control.
• Proven ability to manage conflict constructively and professionally.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, adaptable, and resilient leadership style with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• A proven ability to drive and maintain a thriving and positive team culture

If you thrive in an environment where clinical excellence, collaboration, and strategic leadership are highly valued—this is the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Why Join them?

We understand that great care starts with a great team. That's why they offer a supportive, forward-thinking workplace where you can grow, lead, and truly make a difference.

Here's what else you can look forward to

• A competitive salary package
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career progression
• A funded health insurance and access to wellbeing initiatives
• Celebrate success with regular recognition programs and milestone awards
• Extra perks and leave benefits
• Recharge with planned time off over Christmas and New Year

Ready to join one of New Zealand's top teams?If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership journey, and want to be part of a Hospital that truly backs your growth, apply today.

RWR HEALTH

if this is not for you, please do check our website to see all of the positions we have available right now, 

If you would like to have a confidential chat on the phone to discuss either this role or your own job seeker adventure you can reach me using my contacts below. 

Should this role not be ideal for you, but you have someone in mind that you feel could be perfect, please do let us know as we are offering$500 cash for you, should your introduction be successful with the opportunity.

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