Nau mai ki te roopu Arvida | Welcome to Arvida

At Arvida, we create communities with freedom to thrive. 

We develop and operate communities that provide independent living and aged care services to older New Zealanders - with a resident-led approach. Each day, our interactions with our team and residents are guided by three values: Being There | In it Together | Look for a Way.

Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity

This rare opportunity will see you leading our Arvida community in Queenstown, with an experienced team, surrounded by an exceptional group of residents and their whanau.

Positioned in a spectacular alpine setting, Queenstown Country Club offers independent living villas, living well apartments, and care suites – enabling residents to continue to live life their way as their care needs charge. Created with high-end living in mind, our residents enjoy premium recreational and social facilities, cycleway connections to Lake Hayes and beyond, and our architecturally designed clubhouse is the focal point for our community.

As the Village Manager you will oversee all day-to-day operations including team leadership, resident satisfaction, clinical care, sales, landscape and property maintenance, and overall financial performance.

To tatou kaitono pai | What you bring

To ensure the ongoing success of Queenstown Country Club, you are a seasoned and passionate operator. Your commercial acumen, strong leadership skills, and continuous improvement mindset will continue to nourish a thriving business and community, and, at a minimum you will demonstrate:

• At least 5 years' experience in a similar role (senior living experience preferred).
• Ability to engage and foster relationships with prospective and established residents and ensure Arvida’s reputation is enhanced in the local community.
• Experience in leading, coaching and developing people - fostering a values-led culture.
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to deliver operational goals. 
• Knowledge and experience with village management agreements and contracts, and ORA sales and property management principles.
• Understanding and application of relevant legislation.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety management and safe working practices.

He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we offer 

• Competitive market rate and performance based short-term incentives
• Ongoing training with RVA Te Ara Institute
• National Village Manager network and connection
• An experienced and supportive culture across the wider Arvida team
• An engaging and positive work environment with excellent job satisfaction as you and your team provide quality living, care and support to residents and their families. 

Above all else you will have the opportunity to work in a purpose-led environment where you can truly make a difference – in the lives of New Zealanders and in your own career.

Be sure to include a cover letter, along with your CV, that outlines your fit for this role and desire to lead resident-focused outcomes.