David King discussing a resident's progress with a member of their family
Rest home managers are responsible for running homes for elderly people and overseeing the care of rest home residents.
He whakamārama
Ko ta te kaiwhakahaere whare okioki kawenga ko te whakahaere i nga whare tiaki pakeke me te tirotiro i te tuku manaakitanga ki te hunga e noho ana i roto i aua whare.
Entry Requirements
To become a rest home manager you need approval from the Director-General of Health.
Meet people in this job
For retirement village manager Judi Higginson, it's all about building and maintaining a culture where people are respected for their independence while at the same time companionship is fostered.
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Pay
Pay for rest home managers varies, but they usually earn between $60,000 and $80,000 a year depending on experience, qualifications and the size of the rest home they are managing.
Job Outlook
Chances of getting a job as a rest home manager are good because New Zealand has an ageing population, which means more people are going into rest homes.
