Area Manager - Tamaki Health Network – Canterbury Region And Palmerston North Clinics

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Joining Tāmaki Health as Area Manager means leading six Canterbury clinics and the Palmerston North site from Christchurch, driving operational excellence and patient experience across the network. You’ll support clinic managers, oversee financials and reporting, lead recruitment and rostering, monitor patient flow, and ensure safety and accreditation standards while traveling between sites. The right candidate has proven multi-site operations management in primary care, strong leadership, solid financial and reporting capabilities, and experience with PMS systems such as Medtech or Indici, plus a genuine commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Competitive salary with mileage allowance awaits; submit your CV and a tailored cover letter showing your impact in similar roles and your motivation, plus proof of legal right to work in New Zealand.

AREA MANAGER 

 TAMAKI HEALTH NETWORK – CANTERBURY REGION AND PALMERSTON NORTH CLINICS

• Are you excited to lead and inspire teams across multiple clinics?
• Want to drive the growth and success of a leading healthcare network?
• Looking for a role where your leadership truly makes a difference in people’s lives?

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to read on and explore this opportunity.

About Tāmaki Health

Tāmaki Health is a leading privately owned primary healthcare provider in New Zealand, operating under established brands: Local Doctors, White Cross, Bettr and Connect Radiology. Our network of 50+ clinics delivers high-quality GP and urgent care services, with select locations offering 24/7 care and others operating 8.00am to 8.00pm. Committed to excellence in patient care, Tāmaki Health fosters a professional, inclusive, and innovative work environment, empowering our teams to grow, develop, and contribute to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. 

At Tāmaki Health we put a little heart into everything we do. We are passionate about medical care for the communities we serve and we take care of each other as we strive for a better future for everyone.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee multiple sites, ensuring operational excellence, high-quality patient experiences, and sustainable clinic performance.

Role Purpose

The Area Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple clinics in the Canterbury Region, including our Palmerston North site. You will support clinic managers, provide operational management, lead teams, monitor financial and operational performance, and ensure consistent, high-quality service standards across a network of six clinics in Canterbury and one in Palmerston North. The portfolio is expected to grow alongside the company. This role is based in Christchurch and requires regular travel between sites.

Role Type: Full-time permanent (1 FTE)
Location: Canterbury Region, with travel to Palmerston North
Clinics: White Cross Greers Road, White Cross New Brighton, White Cross Shirley Medical, White Cross Aranui, Durham Health, Riccarton Clinic, and White Cross City Doctors in Palmerston North
Reports to: General Manager Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational management, leadership and support to clinic managers and their teams, fostering a positive, high-performing culture across multiple sites
• Monitor clinic performance, patient flow, and operational efficiency
• Oversee financial management, reporting, and billing processes for each site
• Support recruitment, training, rostering, and performance management of staff across the network
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and accreditation standards
• Act as a key liaison between clinics, patients, and internal stakeholders
• Travel to clinics as needed, ensuring consistent operational standards and supporting growth

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in multi-site operations management, ideally within primary care settings 
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team management skills
• Excellent organisational, financial, and reporting capabilities
• Knowledge of PMS systems (e.g., Medtech, Indici)
• Commitment to equity and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Legal right to work in New Zealand
• Based in Christchurch and willing to travel regularly

Why Join Us?

• Lead a patient-focused network of clinics across multiple locations
• Influence the growth and development of Tāmaki Health clinics
• Competitive salary and Mileage Allowance 
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in communities across New Zealand

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for the role.

Note: Only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered.