Clinical Services Manager

Role overview

Heritage Lifecare is seeking a Clinical Services Manager to join Brookhaven Retirement Lifecare in Christchurch. This is a full-time, on-site leadership role for a registered nurse who is committed to delivering outstanding care in an empathetic and supportive environment. The position offers the chance to have a real impact on residents’ day-to-day wellbeing and quality of life.

About the organisation

Heritage Lifecare is among New Zealand’s largest and most established aged care providers, and it is also the country’s largest dementia care provider. The organisation is expanding quickly and operates 42 care homes and 20 villages across the country, from Whangārei to Invercargill. It describes itself as a caring, supportive, and nurturing community built on whānau values.

Location and work pattern

• Brookhaven Retirement Lifecare, Christchurch, Canterbury
• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Permanent full-time employment
• Competitive remuneration

What the role involves

You will lead clinical teams and help ensure residents receive consistently high standards of care. The role requires strong relationship-building with residents, families, staff, and other stakeholders, along with a focus on maintaining quality, wellbeing, and continuous improvement across the service.

Skills and experience required

The ideal candidate is a registered nurse with current NZ practising credentials and, preferably, experience in aged care. You should bring a proven track record of applying best-practice approaches, working with improvement systems, and demonstrating strong leadership. Excellent communication, sound judgement, problem-solving ability, and a genuine commitment to caring for others are important for success in this position.

Benefits

The role offers the opportunity to work with one of New Zealand’s most progressive aged care organisations. The package includes a competitive pay scale aligned to skills and experience, room for professional growth, and a collaborative workplace where you can make a meaningful contribution to residents’ lives.

Application information

Applications close on 27 June 2026. Candidates should apply online. Applications may be considered as they are received, and interviews may happen before the closing date. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Additional information

Heritage Lifecare states that it values diversity and inclusion, and that it follows the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Document note

• A file named “clinical-services-manager-(1)-(5).pdf” is listed with the job details.