Resident Services Manager - Fixed term

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Summary: Lead village service functions, oversee risk management and HR tasks, and provide leadership in the Village Manager's absence in a fixed-term Resident Services Manager role. Highlights: 1. Develop leadership skills with a unique program and ongoing professional support 2. Opportunity for career progression within a fast-growing company 3. Work in a beautiful, resort-style village with a supportive team **What's the job?** In this exciting Fixed term opportunity as Resident Services Manager at Malvina MajorRetirement Village in Khandallah, Wellington, you will: - Lead the effective delivery of the Village service functions which includes our kitchen, housekeeping, gardening, maintenance, laundry and administration teams - Have oversight for all risk management and health and safety related processes for the village - Human Resource tasks within the village including inductions, recruitment, training, performance reviews and payroll assistance - Providing leadership at the Village in the absence of the Village Manager This is a Part time, Fixed term role working Tuesday to Saturday 0800am to 1630pm from 1 April 2026 to 8 Feb 2027. You will need to be flexible outside of these hours, as part of the role will require your ability to work on call. **Why work at Ryman?** As part of the Ryman team you will: - Develop your leadership skills in our unique LEAP programme - Receive ongoing support for your professional development - Career progression opportunities within a fast-growing company - Work in a beautiful, resort style village - Work in a fun, friendly and supportive team environment - Access scholarships and bursaries for further education - Access over 60 discounts with well-known brands across a variety of sectors including; health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, and retail Please note that, although we often welcome applications from overseas candidates, due to immigration requirements, we require applicants to have New Zealand work rights for this position **About Ryman**At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age. Ryman Healthcare is a leader in retirement living and aged care. Our driving purpose is to enhance freedom, connection and well-being for people as we grow older. We own and operate 49 villages in New Zealand and Australia and we employ approximately 7,700 team members across a range of different sectors. Additionally, we are proud to be the first healthcare company to receive the Wellbeing Tick. At the heart of our business, everything we do must be 'Good enough for mum and dad.' **Who are you?** To thrive in our fast-paced and varied environment you will:  - Have proven management experience with a preference for Health and Safety experience/training - Be skilled at juggling conflicting priorities - Enjoy building meaningful relationships with our staff, our residents and their families - Have a comprehensive knowledge of continuous improvement systems and processes - Place a high emphasis on customer service and work hard to deliver exceptional service to our residents - Be an outstanding communicator that is both professional and empathetic At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.  If you are interested in joining an organisation with a clear purpose and a commitment to innovation, kindness and excellence, we would love to hear from you!  ***Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date.***