General Manager, Adult Rehabilitation and Health of Older People (ARHOP)

• Key senior leadership, high impact position with one of New Zealand’s leading public hospitals.
• Foster a culture that delivers high quality service user outcomes and safe care every time for everyone
• Permanent Full-Time | Middlemore Hospital

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Counties Manukau District is one of the largest public hospitals in New Zealand with over 9,500 individuals being employed across the region providing healthcare services to more than half a million people in South Auckland.

About the role:

We are seeking an accomplished General Manager, Adult Rehabilitation and Health of Older People, to provide strategic and operational leadership across a complex and essential service portfolio.

Reporting to the Clinical Director, this role is accountable for the delivery of safe, effective, and sustainable services, ensuring excellent outcomes for service users, their whānau, and our communities. As a key senior leader, you will contribute to the broader organisational strategy and work closely with clinical, executive team, and governance stakeholders.

Key areas of accountability include:

• Delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and fostering a culture of compassion, safety, and excellence
• Improving health outcomes for Māori, Pacific peoples, and communities experiencing health inequities
• Leading, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce, promoting collaboration, kindness, and professional growth
• Ensuring patient safety, effective service delivery, and optimal patient flow
• Financial management, performance, and long-term sustainability

Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for an experienced General Manager who can demonstrate strong leadership skills, the ability to lead teams, manage systems, and critically evaluate and improve processes. While experience in healthcare is advantageous, we are open to candidates from any large and complex industry. A background in leading people, operations, and resources, in a dynamic environment will be essential.

In this role, you will need the ability to navigate a challenging yet rewarding work environment, building relationships across all levels of the organisation to support positive change and the continued delivery of world-class care to our patients and their whanau.

What We Offer:

• Five weeks of annual holidays to support your work-life balance.
• A range of work-perks benefits to enhance your overall experience.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment that values respect.
• An opportunity to work alongside regional and national colleagues, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• An opportunity to work with a passionate multidisciplinary team dedicated to healthcare excellence and delivering world-class care.
• A workplace that fosters diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and creates opportunities for all.

If you are a driven and capable senior leader who wants to make your mahi count and contribute meaningfully to the health and wellbeing of our communities, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional care to those who need it most.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply, all applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. To review the position description please "click here" or for more information please contact Tangi Namulauulu in the Recruitment Centre on email tangi.namulauulu@middlemore.co.nz

Closing Date: 5th February 2026