Assistant Village Manager | Hillsborough Heights Village

Assistant Village Manager | Hillsborough Heights Village

• Permanent, full-time position
• Lovely village environment to work in!
• Leadership role offering future growth opportunities.
• Extensive staff benefits offered - read on to find out more...

We have an exciting career opportunity for an Assistant Village Manager to join our dedicated team at our Hillsborough Heights Village based in Auckland. Reporting to the Village Manager, you will have responsibility for assisting with all aspects of the village, including service delivery, finances and staff management. Our residents are always at the heart of what we do so your customer focused, engaging, and resilient manner will ensure you are the go-to person for our residents, their families and our friendly staff.

• Demonstrate a respectful style of leadership that facilitates operational efficiency, profitability, appropriate people and management practices
• Maintain appropriate and effective levels of communication and consultation with residents
• Assist and support our Village Manager in developing business plans for service and product delivery
• Assist in ensuring risk management is conducted in a professional and proactive manner in order to minimise any exposure

You are passionate about village operations and are people orientated, having residents at the centre of your focus. Some things that will support your application:

• Previous experience assisting or involvement in the operational management of a "people" business
• Skilled communicator with the ability to build meaningful relationships with residents, staff and internal/external customers
• Previous contractor management (such as gardeners, F&B, deliveries, couriers, trades, 3rd party providers, security etc) would be advantageous
• Whilst not essential, previous experience in the retirement village sector would be advantageous

• 3 paid wellness days per annum
• 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
• Health & Life Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
• 26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.
• Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years
• Education, Development and Training Support

Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 7,200 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.