Hospital CEO

About the role

As the Executive Officer at The Canterbury Charity Hospital, you will be responsible for the strategic leadership and overall management of this dynamic and growing not-for-profit healthcare organisation. In this full-time role, you will be based in Christchurch, Canterbury and will report directly to the Board of Trustees. You will be driving the continued success and expansion of the hospital, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care and financial sustainability.

What you'll be doing

Providing strategic direction and leadership to the hospital, ensuring the achievement of key operational and financial targets

Overseeing all aspects of hospital operations, including financial management, service delivery, quality assurance, and risk management

Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the Board, clinicians, volunteers, community partners, and government agencies

Championing a positive, patient-focused culture and driving continuous improvement initiatives

Representing the hospital externally and advocating for the needs of the local community

Leading, motivating and developing a talented team of healthcare professionals and volunteers.

What we're looking for

Significant experience in senior leadership roles within the New Zealand healthcare sector, with a proven track record of driving organisational growth and performance

Excellent strategic and operational management skills, with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans

Strong financial acumen and experience in managing budgets and resources effectively

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively

Passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and a commitment to the not-for-profit healthcare sector

What we offer

At The Canterbury Charity Hospital, we are committed to supporting the professional and personal development of our employees. We offer a competitive salary, generous leave entitlements, and ongoing professional development. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and the local community, while being part of an innovative and collaborative organisation.

About us

Canterbury Charity Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the Canterbury and West Coast community. Established in 2001, we have a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients in need. Our mission is to improve access to healthcare and support the wellbeing of our local community. We are an organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and a patient-centred approach to care.

If you are an experienced healthcare leader who is passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply now for this exciting opportunity.

​ About the role

​Reporting to the Chair of the Canterbury Charity Hospital Trust Board, this role is responsible for the running of the services of the Charity Hospital. You will co-ordinate a limited number of paid staff and many volunteers in clinical and allied services. You will provide skilled leadership ensuring that staff and volunteers have the necessary training to deliver a high standard of care.

​​​About you

​You will be an exceptional and collaborative leader, with excellent communication and coordination skills within mixed volunteer and paid staff workforce. A clinical perioperative background is preferred, nursing, medical or support role (e.g. anaesthetic technician).

You must understand that the Trust is a true charity totally funded by charitable giving. You will need to support and promote the Enduring Vision Statement of the Trust and work to advance the altruistic, charitable clinical teaching and research activities of the Trust.

This role needs significant clinical experience of the Healthcare System and culture of Aotearoa NZ to manage the activities of the Trust.

Vision Statement

The Trust will provide specialist health care services to as many people in Canterbury as possible who have health care needs that they cannot access through the public health system and cannot afford private health care.
It will only address the unmet needs and not compete with either the public or private health care systems.
The Trust will be funded by charitable giving from the Canterbury and wider communities, and will continue only as long as that support is adequate to sustain it.  It will neither accept funding from government sources, nor supply clinical services for financial gain.
All services will be provided by volunteers with the support of a minimal number of employees. The standard of health care will, in all instances, equal or exceed that expected of the public health system.
A utilitarian approach will be followed with services being provided to as many individuals as possible within the available resources (the greatest good for the greatest number). The services provided will change with time in an effort to keep in step with the changing unmet health care needs of the community.
The Trust will pursue sound, transparent financial practices, and exercise good stewardship of its resources.
It will always remain true to The Enduring Vision and keep faith with community supporters as a charity hospital, with the single purpose of serving the unmet health care needs of the community, have the word ‘Charity’ in the hospital name and be staffed by volunteers.
If adequate charitable giving is not sustained the hospital will close and The Trust will be wound up. It will never be turned into a business and depart from The Enduring Vision as has happened to other formerly charitable health care institutions.
There is a moral imperative and a professional responsibility to address the unmet health care needs in the community we have the honour to serve.