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About Cambridge Resthaven Community Trust
Cambridge Resthaven is a 100% local community owned Charitable Trust established over fifty years ago, when six community-minded groups fundraised together to build the Cambridge Resthaven rest home for the care of elderly people in Cambridge. Since then, the business has expanded to independent living in four buildings plus rest home, hospital level, dementia and assisted living apartments. Cambridge Resthaven is the only not-for-profit organisation providing a retirement village and aged care in Cambridge.

Their purpose is to help senior members of their community to enjoy the lives that they chose by providing individualised care and support.

It is supported by a dedicated, astute and high performing Trust Board made of community leaders with a range of commercial and governance experience. They have a comprehensive knowledge and connection within the local community and a forward-thinking outlook to meet the changing needs of the community. Driven by core values of Respect, Excellence, Support, Trust and Sustainability, Resthaven provides a family focussed, friendly and warm environment. They have a long serving loyal, valued and committed team of 130. They foster long term relationships with the community and their stakeholders.

About the role
As Chief Executive, you will be an accomplished leader of teams and people to deliver the vision and values and contribute to developing and executing the strategic direction to meet agreed goals and objectives. You will provide leadership and management for the varied resources and business activities of Cambridge Resthaven, including leading annual financial and risk management plans, reporting on results and ensuring Resthaven meets all legislative requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced and proactive leader driven by community values and with experience leading a complex business, preferably within the complex and regulated aged care health environment. You will demonstrate significant financial acumen, with experience developing and executing business plans, managing budgets and capital programmes. You will be a strategic thinker and planner, with political awareness, sensitivity, experience of Tikanga Māori and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.  You will relish opportunities and demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to aged care health and wellbeing, as well as health and safety.

Experience and Essential Skills we are looking for include

• A relevant tertiary qualification e.g. Business or Health Management.
• A strong affinity with the for purpose/not for profit sector.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• A knowledge and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of officers and PCBUs under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
• An in-depth understanding of property management, both existing and new builds.
• A flexible approach, with the ability to prioritise and manage a busy environment in a calm manner whilst meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to build, nurture and develop positive relationships with all connections and stakeholders.
• A consultative and collaborative leadership style.
• Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and openness, and a commitment to maintain confidences.
• A high level of computer literacy.
• A New Zealand full driver’s license is required.

Opportunities this role brings
This leadership role will allow you to continue the wonderful history of Resthaven and you will make a significant contribution to a thriving community. You will work alongside and be supported by our diverse, inclusive and dedicated Board and you will be the face of Resthaven as it continues to grow and develop for the needs of the people. This opportunity will offer challenge and commitment. It is a brilliant opportunity to develop your potential and prosper as part of an exciting phase for Resthaven, to establish long lasting connections and deliver high quality results.

If this amazing opportunity sounds like you, please “Apply” by uploading your CV and a Cover Letter explaining why you are excited by this opportunity and what key achievements you can bring to the role. For a confidential discussion or more information, please contact Linley Steele on 021 837 123. The salary for this position is dependent on experience. Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position. This advertisement will close on 3rd August 2025.

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