Regional Manager - Aged Care

Exceptional People Exceptional Care: Radius Care is a New Zealand owned and operated company; we specialise in health and aged care for the elderly and disabled. Currently we have 25 locations nationwide, employing over 1900 staff and providing professional aged care for more than 1900 residents. We are one of the leading health care providers in New Zealand.

Location: Radius Care - Waikato region

Hours of work: Full-time, 40 hours per week

About the role:

Radius Care is looking for an experienced Regional Manager to provide operational and strategic leadership across a portfolio of care homes in Waikato Region (currently 4 care homes in Hamilton/Ōhaupō).

Reporting to the GM - Care Operations, you will lead and support Care Home Managers to achieve strong clinical and commercial outcomes. You will help each care home maintain high standards of resident care, build capable teams, improve occupancy and financial performance, and operate safely and effectively.

This is a visible, hands-on leadership role for someone who can see the bigger picture while remaining connected to the day-to-day realities of aged care. The role requires regular travel to care homes across the assigned region, as well as one week per month in Auckland for strategic and operational meetings.

What you’ll be doing

Lead, coach and develop Care Home Managers and other support team members

Build a culture of accountability, empowerment and continuous improvement

Ensure excellent clinical standards and compliance with relevant health and disability sector requirements

Support workforce planning, recruitment, retention and performance management

Support care homes to maximize occupancy, manage room rates and identify revenue opportunities

Monitor budgets, operating costs and overall business performance

Develop strong relationships with internal teams, referral agencies and community stakeholders

Ensure care homes maintain effective health and safety practices

Support property maintenance, refurbishment requirements and presentation standards

Provide clear operational and financial reporting to the GM Care Operations

Support the transition and integration of new facilities, including due diligence and takeover planning when required.

About you

You are a confident and experienced senior leader who knows how to bring out the best in people. You can balance commercial priorities with the delivery of safe, high-quality resident care, and you are comfortable holding leaders accountable while providing practical support and coaching.

You will bring:

Proven operational leadership experience within aged care

Strong commercial and financial capability

Proven experience coaching, developing and managing leaders

The ability to understand performance data and turn insights into practical actions

Strong knowledge of health and safety, health and disability, commercial and employment-related requirements

Experience building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills

The ability to lead through change and manage competing priorities

A genuine commitment to resident wellbeing and service improvement

A Nursing Degree is desirable but not mandatory

Why Join Us?

Join one of New Zealand’s leading aged care providers and make a real difference with Radius Care.

Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive salary package that rewards your expertise and results.

Supportive Team Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals who share your commitment to excellence in care.

Access to the Radius staff benefits app with discounts for over 40 retailers.

Long service leave.

* Employee Assistance Programme.

If you are an experienced aged-care leader who combines sound commercial judgement with a strong commitment to clinical quality and people development, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now and help us continue delivering quality care across our communities.

Where Care Meets Career - Radius Care

Radius Care supports equality and diversity in our workforce. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, development of your career pathway, and a safe and healthy work environment. We welcome all applicants, regardless of gender, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, and religious beliefs; we value the experience that you will bring to our organisation.

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