Wellington CBD
Operations Manager
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Listed
August 8, 2025
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Job Title
Operations Manager
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Location
Wellington CBD
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Job Type
Permanent
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Classification
Healthcare & Medicine
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Salary Range
$150,000 - $170,000 Yearly
Lead operational excellence in one of New Zealand's most advanced private healthcare facilities. Shape strategy, manage budgets, and develop services.
- Ownership of Financial Performance + Manage Budgets & Oversee Key Contracts.
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Drive Strategic Initiatives to Boost Organisational Success.
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Inspire and Develop a Dynamic and Diverse Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role within a modern, forward-thinking healthcare organisation. You’ll work with a passionate team, contribute to the future of private healthcare in New Zealand, and enjoy the support of a values-driven leadership group.
This is a newly created role, offering the opportunity to shape and optimise operational performance while driving growth in a state-of-the-art environment.
About the role
In this high-impact position, you will oversee a broad range of non-clinical functions, including medical centre operations, support services, contract management, and reception. You’ll work closely with clinical leaders, external partners, and executive stakeholders to ensure exceptional patient experiences and operational success.
With the completion of a brand-new extension, featuring modern wards and enhanced patient facilities, this is an exciting time to join. You’ll play a key part in embedding operational systems that support their expanded capacity and new service offerings.
Key responsibilities
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Lead and manage operational teams to deliver exceptional service outcomes.
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Develop and implement strategic service initiatives aligned to organisational goals.
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Oversee contract management, including public and private sector partnerships.
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Drive financial performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement
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Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture within the team.
What you’ll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you’ll be a confident, solutions and people-focused leader who can balance operational oversight with strategic thinking. You’ll bring a blend of commercial savvy, people leadership, strong stakeholder engagement skills and proven success in managing complex operations within the healthcare sector.
I'm looking for someone who can:
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Leverage a background in business, healthcare operations, or a related field to guide decision-making.
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Inspire and manage teams across multiple functions in a complex, regulated environment.
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Build and nurture partnerships, negotiate contracts, and manage service agreements with confidence.
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Oversee budgets, optimise resources, and identify opportunities for efficiency.
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Communicate with influence, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
If you're interested in discussing the details of this role further, I’d love to hear from you. Apply Now or get in touch for a confidential chat.
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