Practice Manager

Stellar Recruitment ·www.stellarrecruitment.com

Location NZ - Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand
Salary NZD 120,000 - 130,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Healthcare & Medicine
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Our client is a leading Allied Health Organisation and they are seeking an experienced Practice Manager to lead the operational and people management functions of their allied heath clinics in Canterbury.

This is a senior, business-critical role responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of clinical services through strong practitioner leadership, operational governance, and well-embedded administrative systems.

Ideal candidates will bring experience from an Allied Health, GP Practice Groups, healthcare, veterinary, or agricultural services environment, where operational discipline, stakeholder management, and people leadership are essential.

The role:
Reporting to the South Island General Manager, the Practice Manager is accountable for the overall performance, sustainability, and day-to-day operations of their clinics. You will provide leadership to practitioners and support staff while ensuring systems, processes, and resources enable high-quality, compliant clinical service delivery.

This role requires a balance of strategic oversight and hands-on operational management in a structured, patient- and practitioner-focused environment.

Key responsibilities
  • Provide leadership and operational oversight for a multidisciplinary team of practitioners.
  • Foster a professional, high-performing, and clinically aligned team culture
  • Manage administrative and operational systems that support efficient clinical service delivery
  • Oversee workforce planning, rostering, and resource utilization.
  • Monitor operational performance, financial indicators, and agreed KPIs
  • Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and clinical governance standards
  • Act as a key escalation point for people, operational, and client matters
  • Partner with internal support functions to implement service improvements and growth initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety, privacy, and regulatory obligations
About you
You are an experienced operational leader with a structured, analytical approach and strong people leadership capability. You understand how to support practitioners while maintaining operational control and service excellence.
You will bring:
  • Demonstrated experience in managing teams within Allied Health, healthcare, veterinary, agricultural, or similarly regulated environments
  • Strong understanding of operational management, systems, and process improvement
  • Proven capability in people leadership, performance management, and staff development
  • Confidence working with financial data, KPIs, and operational reporting
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • A professional, calm, and solutions-focused leadership style
Why this role?
  • Senior role influencing both clinical and operational outcomes
  • Growing business – exciting times ahead
  • Stable, values-driven organisation focused on service excellence
  • Opportunity to work alongside skilled practitioners in a multidisciplinary setting
  • Autonomy, accountability, and the ability to make a meaningful impact
If you are a capable operational leader who enjoys working at the intersection of clinical practice, people leadership, and business performance, this could be a phenomenal role for you.

A minimum of 5 years in a similar role is a must as well as NZ working rights.

To Apply, click apply now to send your CV with a standout cover letter.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Practice Manager role?
Stellar Recruitment is hiring for the Practice Manager position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Practice Manager job located?
The Practice Manager role with Stellar Recruitment is based in NZ - Canterbury, NZ.
What does the Practice Manager role pay?
Stellar Recruitment lists the Practice Manager role at NZD 120,000–130,000 per year.
Is the Practice Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Stellar Recruitment.
What experience level is the Practice Manager role?
The Practice Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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