Are you passionate about aged care and ready to lead with purpose? Ryman Healthcare is looking for an experienced and dedicated Regional Clinical Lead to support our clinical teams. 

• Lead and inspire clinical teams in a sector you're passionate about.
• Ongoing professional development to grow your career in aged care leadership.
• A collaborative and innovative team culture focused on excellence in care.

About Ryman Healthcare
At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age.  Ryman has grown to become the largest retirement village operator in New Zealand. We own and operate 49 villages in New Zealand and Australia. We employ more than 7,000 team members across a range of different sectors. We are proud to be the first healthcare company to receive the Wellbeing Tick. 

At the heart of our business, everything we do must be 'Good enough for mum and dad.' 

What will you do?
As a Regional Clinical Lead, you will play a pivotal role in providing clinical leadership by visiting villages regularly to guide and support clinical teams, offering coaching, orientation, and tailored training. You will work closely with village leadership to enhance aged care quality, ensuring clinical practices align with Ryman policies, industry best practices, and the Nga Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standards.

A key focus of your role will be driving continuous improvement by using performance dashboards to identify opportunities and implement strategies to achieve better outcomes. You will also manage complaints and incidents, investigating clinical issues, addressing health and safety risks, and implementing robust improvement plans in collaboration with village leaders.

Promoting culturally safe care is a critical aspect of this role, empowering teams to deliver care that respects and celebrates diverse beliefs, ethnicities, genders, and practices, in alignment with Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles. Additionally, you will support leadership development by assisting in the recruitment, mentoring, and professional growth of clinical leaders, with a strong focus on succession planning.

What's in it for you?
If you are the sort of person who loves working with a team of people who work to a clear purpose and have safety at the forefront of everything that they do, you'll love this role! In addition, a career at Ryman offers: 

• Ongoing support for professional development and career profession opportunities
• Additional wellbeing leave and flexible working arrangements 
• Access to over 60 discounts with well-known brands across a variety of sectors including; health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, and retail 
• Social club events, furry Friday's (bring your dog to work), free yoga classes
• Carparking provided free on site at the Auckland office when working in the offices. Carparking provided when based in villages.

Who are you?
You are a compassionate and experienced clinical leader with a genuine passion for aged care. You bring:

• Hold a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) with extensive aged care experience.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire clinical teams.
• Strong understanding of the Nga Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standards and aged care quality frameworks.
• Skilled in using data insights to drive performance improvements.
• Committed to culturally inclusive care with a sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
• Resilient and composed under pressure, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to support and empower teams.
• Passionate about exceeding expectations and delivering excellence in aged care.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Believes in fostering strong, trusting teams that work together effectively.

If you are interested in joining an organisation with a clear purpose and a commitment to innovation, kindness and excellence, we would love to hear from you!  

At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.  

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.