General Manager of Aotearoa New Zealand

Posted Monday 13 January 2025 at 1 : 00 pm

About us

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is the leading advocate for surgical standards, professionalism and surgical education in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The College is a not-for-profit organisation that represents more than 8600 surgeons and 1300 surgical trainees and Specialist International Medical Graduates.

RACS also supports healthcare and surgical education in the Asia-Pacific region and is a substantial funder of surgical research. There are nine surgical specialties in Australasia being : Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Urology and Vascular Surgery.

About the role

You will provide high-level support and advice to the Aotearoa New Zealand (AoNZ) National Committee and provide leadership to administer key events and projects to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the AoNZ office, National Committee and other relevant Aotearoa NZ Committees / Subcommittees.

Key Responsibilities :

• Well-developed people leadership skills with demonstrable experience in managing a team of professionals to achieve desired outcomes in line with strategic and business plans.
• Ability to gain cooperation and influence people to obtain desired outcomes using strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver a high level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective networking skills to address issues and promote advocacy topics with government, health service and other stakeholders.
• Experience in financial management and budgeting.
• Experience in organising and managing events, functions, and courses.
• Well-developed written communication skills, ideally having submission or business writing experience.
• Experience within the health sector and knowledge of Aotearoa NZ political landscape and healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated skills in self-management, reliability, and accountability.
• Experience in servicing a committee, including the provision of advice to Chair, drafting correspondence, research, preparing agendas, minute taking, follow up actions, travel, and reports.

At our organisation, we are proud to have a positive impact on improving health outcomes in the community. Our people are especially important to us, we treat everyone fairly and are mindful of our colleagues and their wellbeing. Working at RACS, you will thrive in our environment where we recognise that we are all one team. Our employees are at their best when they have balance in their lives, so by joining our team you will have :

We genuinely care about our employees’ health and wellbeing and encourage our people to bring their whole selves to work.

How to apply?

To apply for this role please submit your application by clicking on the “Apply Now” button to submit a cover letter and resume. Please note we will be reviewing applications as they come in.

Enquiries can be directed to ; however, applications emailed to this address will not be accepted.

RACS is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our workforce. The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people as the traditional landowners of Australia and Māori as the tangatawhenua (people of the land) of Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to creating employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and Māori and building an environment that is inclusive, culturally safe and appropriate.

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