CEO Franklin Hospice

About the Organisation

Franklin Hospice is a cornerstone of our community, delivering specialist palliative care and unwavering support to people and whānau facing life-limiting illness. As we mark 40 years of service, we’re entering an exciting new chapter, one shaped by regional growth, innovation, and an enduring commitment to compassionate care.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead us into the future.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a role that combines strategic leadership with hands‑on operational delivery. Perfect for someone who thrives in a purpose‑driven environment, working alongside a dedicated and professional team. The role offers the chance to make a genuine impact, guiding Franklin Hospice through key projects that will shape the next generation of care in our region.

The Specifics

You’ll be stepping into a genuine “small organisation with big impact” CEO role.

Leading the organisation through growth and change.

Driving major initiatives : planning for retail expansion, supporting the building project, enhancing continual improvement mechanisms.

Working collaboratively with follow Hospices across Tamaki Makaurau to develop joint initiatives.

Broad responsibility for financial planning & delivery, HR, IT, quality systems, stakeholder relationships, business planning.

What you will bring

• Visionary thinking – You need to see the big picture : where hospice care is going, what the community needs, and how to get there.
• Change management – From adapting to funding shifts to expanding services or relocating, you’ll guide the team through evolution with confidence.
• Stakeholder relationship management – Building strong and enduring relationships with donors, funders, community partners, and local businesses to fuel sustainable fundraising growth.
• Business acumen – Sound business planning, budgeting, and performance tracking.
• Exemplary leadership – Hospice teams are multidisciplinary and emotionally invested in their work. You’ll need to inspire, support, and retain passionate staff.
• Volunteer management – Volunteers are the lifeblood of many hospices. You’ll need to engage them with care and appreciation.
• HR understanding – From hiring and performance management to staff wellbeing and compliance, you’ll wear the HR hat often.
• Financial management – Comfort with budgets, funding applications, reporting, and fiscal responsibility is critical.
• IT & systems thinking – From clinical systems to CRM and quality monitoring tools — tech‑savviness helps keep things humming.
• Quality & compliance – You’ll ensure best‑practice care through audits, reporting, and quality improvement systems.
• Palliative care insight – You don’t need to be a clinician, but understanding the principles of end‑of‑life care and the hospice model is vital.
• Health & not‑for‑profit knowledge – Knowing how health services are funded and delivered in NZ, especially in the NGO space, is a major advantage.

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