Service Support Manager

Invercargill - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: $ 80000 - 90000

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Service Support Manager

Surgical Services Southland Hospital

Salary $80000 - $90000 KiwiSaver per annum

Senior administration role
Full time 40 hours per week

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Surgical Service Support Manager to lead and coordinate the non-clinical operations that underpin a safe efficient and high-performing surgical service at Southland Hospital. This role is responsible for optimising theatre and perioperative workflows across a range of surgical specialties managing resources and staffing and working closely with clinical leaders to improve access patient flow and surgical outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring strong operational leadership a clear understanding of hospital systems and theatre environments and the ability to translate service pressures and data into practical solutions. This is a key leadership role for someone who thrives in complexity values collaboration and is committed to improving care for patients and clinicians alike.

As the Service Support Manager you will be assisting the Surgical Service Manager in leading and managing Southlands Surgery service and coordinating the day-to-day functions. The Surgical Department is a dynamic and forward-thinking department with many ideas and initiatives to improve our services. Your key relationship will be with the Service Manager but you will also work very closely with also our proactive Clinical Directors and directly with the Senior Medical Nursing and Allied staff. Your support for the Service Manager will be integral to supporting and continuing the current work that is underway and any new initiatives as they arise.

Duties include but not limited to.

Rostering ensuring the service is covered and compliant
Supporting new initiatives and service enhancements
Supporting and promoting quality initiative and equity improvements
Regular reporting on service delivery and financial budgets
Acting up for the Service Manager as required
Ensuring service delivery is achieved within budget and approved times

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About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

Proven leadership skills and experience of coordination of services
Be an excellent communicator
Knowledge of the health sector in particular surgical services
Experience with patient management

Benefits

8 hours shifts Monday to Friday
Free carparking
Career development

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori Pacific disabled and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Monday 12 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role please contact:

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

Required Experience:

Manager

Service Support ManagerSurgical Services Southland HospitalSalary $80000 - $90000 KiwiSaver per annumSenior administration roleFull time 40 hours per weekHealth New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that ...