Clinical Services Manager

Role overview

Heritage Lifecare is hiring a Clinical Services Manager to join Stillwater Lifecare & Village in Nelson, Tasman, New Zealand. This is a full-time onsite role within a modern aged care setting that includes a 69-bed care home and hospital, plus a 43-unit village. The role calls for a registered nurse who is motivated by delivering excellent care and supporting residents in a warm, respectful environment.

About the employer

Heritage Lifecare is one of New Zealand’s largest and fastest-growing aged care organisations, and it is also the country’s biggest dementia care provider. With 42 care homes and 20 villages stretching from Whangārei to Invercargill, the organisation offers broad opportunities and a strong community-focused culture built on care, empathy, and support.

Key duties

The Clinical Services Manager will provide leadership across the care team, help maintain high standards of clinical practice, and contribute to a positive resident experience. The position involves working closely with stakeholders, strengthening care delivery, and supporting residents’ wellbeing so they can enjoy a better day-to-day life.

Working pattern

This role is based at Stillwater Lifecare in sunny Nelson and requires 40 hours per week, worked Monday to Friday.

Skills and experience

The successful applicant should bring registered nursing experience, an active New Zealand practising certificate, and ideally prior exposure to aged care. The role also requires a good understanding of best-practice approaches, continuous improvement systems, and strong communication, relationship-building, leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. A genuine commitment to caring for others is essential.

What the role offers

Heritage Lifecare offers a competitive pay structure aligned to skills and experience, along with opportunities to grow professionally within a progressive organisation. The workplace is described as supportive and collaborative, with the chance to make a real difference in residents’ lives.

Additional information

Applications close on 15 July 2026. Candidates should apply online through the employer’s application process. Applications may be reviewed as they are received, and interviews could be arranged before the closing date. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Heritage Lifecare promotes diversity and inclusion and says it upholds the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Attachment

A document titled clinical-services-manager-(1)-(5)-(1).pdf is referenced with this vacancy.