General Manager

About Grace Hospital

Grace Hospital is Tauranga's sole private hospital, featuring 58 beds, nine operating theatres, and a dedicated endoscopy suite. As the demand for elective private surgery rises, the hospital is expanding its services and facilities. With a strong clinical foundation, supportive leadership, and a collaborative team culture, the hospital offers a purposeful environment to lead and positively impact community health and wellbeing.

Role Overview

This pivotal leadership role involves guiding one of New Zealand's foremost private hospitals. As General Manager, you will define strategic direction and manage overall hospital performance focusing on top-tier patient care, robust clinical outcomes, and sustainable business success. Collaborating closely with the Board, shareholders, specialists, and the Senior Leadership Team, you will nurture a high-achieving and values-driven workplace where staff are empowered to excel. Additionally, you will enhance Grace Hospital's reputation as the preferred choice for patients, clinicians, and the broader community.

This executive role is hands-on, requiring balance between strategic vision and operational management across clinical quality, patient safety, financial health, workforce development, governance, and risk management. You will contribute to shaping future service expansions, surgical capacity growth, capital projects, technology advancement, and business opportunities. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Tauranga.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• Provide executive leadership in a hospital or similarly complex healthcare environment, driving strategic and operational achievements.
• Utilize strong commercial and financial expertise, including budget management, business planning, and performance enhancements promoting sustainable growth.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams with an inclusive approach, fostering trust, accountability, and collaboration.
• Develop strong relationships with Boards, shareholders, clinicians, funders, and external partners.
• Successfully manage large-scale organizational change, service expansions, capital projects, or transformation efforts.
• Identify opportunities and balance strategy with operations, making sound decisions amid complexity.
• Demonstrate visible, value-based leadership with resilience, integrity, and prudent judgement under pressure.
• Hold relevant tertiary qualifications in health, business, management, or related fields; postgraduate leadership qualifications are advantageous.
• Experience in working with Boards and familiarity with private hospitals, surgical services, credentialing, or healthcare accreditation is beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package, relocation support, and free parking on-site.
• Subsidized health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing program, and a generous holiday break over Christmas and New Year.
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and Nursing Council-approved PDRP if applicable.
• Discounts with partner organizations and access to the Employee Network community.

Organizational Context

Grace Hospital operates as a joint venture between Southern Cross Healthcare and Evolution Healthcare, soon welcoming leading specialists as equity partners.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Grace Hospital honors the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, fostering a culturally safe environment where manaakitanga and the diverse experiences of its people are valued. The hospital aims for a workforce representative of New Zealand’s diversity and encourages applicants from all communities and backgrounds. Support during recruitment can be discussed confidentially with the Talent Acquisition team.