Chief Executive Officer
Palmerston North
Crest Hospital has a proud history of delivering exceptional surgical care to the people of the Manawatū region. Equipped with five operating theatres, a 30-bed inpatient ward, and a modern day-stay facility, we stand as one of the region’s leading private healthcare providers. As a joint venture between local Specialists and Southern Cross Healthcare, our success is anchored in clinical excellence and strong partnerships. Crest Hospital is now poised for significant expansion. We are seeking an inspiring leader to drive our next phase of growth.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
As Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you will champion the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of Crest Hospital and Specialist Centre. Partnering closely with the Board, shareholders, and clinicians, you will ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care while delivering operational and financial excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Shape the hospital's future, drive business growth, and lead a high-performing Senior Leadership Team.
- Operational Excellence: Optimise theatre utilisation, patient flow, and workforce capability while maintaining rigorous standards.
- Growth & Innovation: Lead upcoming expansion projects, introduce new clinical technologies, and support specialist recruitment to broaden our care offerings.
- Financial Stewardship: Oversee financial sustainability, manage budgets, and identify productivity improvements.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Demonstrated expertise in leadership in a hospital or healthcare facility, with a background in perioperative or surgical services and in creating high performing culture and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to build high-trust partnerships with credentialed specialists, clinical leaders and key stakeholders, with confidence partnering with and reporting to a Board of Directors, and across a broader healthcare network.
- A track record of operationalising strategy, managing budgets, and driving financial performance concurrently with clinical and operational excellence.
- Expertise in clinical governance, accreditation standards and regulatory frameworks.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a culturally safe environment that reflects manaakitanga and values the unique perspectives of our people. We strive to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku i a koe | What we can offer you:
You will also have access to a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme, as well as ongoing professional growth through our close connection to the Southern Cross Healthcare Network.