UNIT COORDINATOR (SPECIAL CARE UNIT) – AUCKLAND

Best Suited For: Eligible Onshore and Offshore Applicants, New Zealand Citizens, Permanent Residents and other visa holders interested in permanent aged-care sector employment in New Zealand.

Please note: INZ Accredited Employers may provide AEWV sponsorship visa for experienced international applicant for positions in areas of critical clinical shortage. Applicants must meet the required medical registrations, qualifications and employment eligibility requirements.

About This Opportunity

Ryman is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the clinical leadership team as a Unit Coordinator for the Special Care Unit at Logan Campbell Retirement Village in Greenlane, Auckland.

This is a senior nursing leadership position responsible for providing leadership, coaching and support to the nursing team while ensuring residents receive safe, person-centred and consistently high-quality care.

The role combines clinical nursing leadership with team development, resident and family engagement, care planning, quality oversight and collaboration with allied health and other healthcare professionals.

Job Summary

• Position: Unit Coordinator – Special Care Unit
• Sector: Aged Care / Retirement Living
• Employer: Ryman
• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
• Desirable Education Level: Diploma in Nursing or equivalent and registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and Annual Practising Certificate requirements
• Required Experience: Extensive experience as a Senior Registered Nurse
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Employment Location: Greenlane, Auckland, New Zealand
• Salary: -
• Application Closing Date: 23 October 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching and support to the nursing and care team.
• Promote a safe, supportive and enjoyable working environment consistent with Ryman's culture.
• Ensure resident care is continuously assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated.
• Support high-quality care within the Special Care Unit based on individual resident needs.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, whānau and visitors.
• Work collaboratively with Allied Health Professionals and relevant healthcare organisations.
• Perform and support the nursing team with interRAI assessments.
• Communicate effectively with team members and promote an environment of respect and trust.
• Provide knowledge, guidance and motivation to nursing staff.
• Work collaboratively as part of the wider village leadership team.
• Provide support to the Clinical Manager and Village Manager.
• Participate in the shared on-call component according to the roster.
• Provide additional support outside rostered hours when required for resident, family or team needs.
• Maintain flexibility to work different shifts when required to connect with team members across the unit.

Essential Requirements

• Current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Extensive experience as a Senior Registered Nurse or nursing leader.
• InterRAI training or willingness to obtain the required competency.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, share knowledge and motivate a nursing team.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate, resident-focused care.
• Kindness, compassion and commitment to delivering exceptional care to residents.
• Flexibility to participate in the shared on-call roster.
• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families/whānau, nursing staff, allied health professionals and management.

Salary & Employment Benefits

• Permanent full-time employment with a fixed roster.
• Certainty of hours through fixed rosters.
• Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development support.
• Resident-to-staff ratios designed to support personalised care.
• Potential funded postgraduate study opportunities, including study leave.
• Education, long service and wellness leave in addition to standard leave.
• Opportunities to work across both New Zealand and Australia.
• Secure working environment with 24-hour management and support.
• Access to more than 60 discounts across health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, retail and other sectors.

Important Applicant Information

This is a specific permanent full-time employment opportunity with Ryman for the Unit Coordinator – Special Care Unit position at Logan Campbell Retirement Village.

Applicants should submit an up-to-date CV highlighting their Registered Nurse qualification, current APC, senior nursing or clinical leadership experience, interRAI experience where applicable, and relevant aged-care experience.

The advertised working hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with participation in a shared on-call roster.

Ryman advises that applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place before the advertised closing date. The position may therefore close earlier than the stated closing date.

Eligible Applicants Included

This opportunity may be suitable for:

• Onshore applicants with eligible New Zealand working rights
• Offshore applicants
• Registered Nurses with a current New Zealand APC
• New Zealand Citizens
• New Zealand Permanent Residents
• Internationally qualified nurses

About Ryman

Ryman is a retirement living and aged-care organisation operating across New Zealand and Australia, employing more than 7,700 people across nursing, village operations, sales, technology, design and corporate roles.

Ryman provides retirement living and care services with a focus on resident wellbeing, quality care and collaborative support across its teams.

The organisation promotes an inclusive working environment where individual uniqueness is valued and people are encouraged to contribute to the care and wellbeing of residents.

Applicant Safety & Screening Reminder

• Applicants must satisfy Ryman's compliance requirements.
• Original qualifications, employment history and identity documents may be required during the recruitment process.
• Referees may be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and previous demonstration of ethical behaviour.
• Applicants should never pay recruitment fees, placement fees or money to secure employment.

Original Source

Ryman – Unit Coordinator (Special Care Unit)