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Regional Director - Central

Contract Type:

Full Time

Location:

NZ - Canterbury - South Island

Industry:

Executive Management

Comhla Vet is seeking an accomplished executive to lead our Central Region in the capacity of Regional Director, overseeing a strategically important portfolio encompassing the Vetlife brand and the growing portfolio in the region.

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to drive regional performance, operational excellence, and culture across a diverse network. You’ll play a key role in delivering Comhla’s national strategy, translating vision into action, and ensuring sustainable growth across multiple hubs and clinics.

As a senior leader within the Comhla organisation, you’ll foster collaboration, accountability, and innovation, empowering high-performing teams, shaping the future of veterinary services in New Zealand for the long term.

The Opportunity: Region Strategy & Leadership:
  • Translate vision into action; Bring Comhla’s national strategy to life through tailored regional plans that deliver measurable results.
  • Inspire and empower; lead and mentor Hub Managers, building leadership capability and fostering collaboration across clinical, cultural and commercial areas
  • Accelerate Growth: Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery, operational performance, and community engagement.
  • Champion Culture: Build a connected, values driven region where people thrive and communities feel supported.
  • Work closely with the Comhla Executive team to deliver Operational Excellence: Oversee financial results, support workforce planning, compliance and health and safety with a focus on long term sustainability.
About You: Strategic, People First, Impact Driven:
  • Executive-level leadership experience in complex, multi-site environments
  • A proven ability to lead change and deliver strategic outcomes
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen
  • Sector experience in veterinary, healthcare, agribusiness or similar.
  • A collaborative, inclusive leadership style with excellent communication skills
  • A deep commitment to people, culture and community impact 
Why Comhla?
At Comhla, they believe in better - together. They are a collective of trusted veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: to deliver exceptional animal care, foster strong community relationships, and enable sustainable growth.

As Regional Director, you will be empowered to lead boldly, have the support to innovate, and the opportunity to shape a region you’re proud of. Join them in redefining veterinary care across New Zealand – with impact, integrity, and purpose.

This role is managed by Stellar Executive. Please phone Stacey Wing 021 245 0569 or email Stacey.w@stellarrecruitment.co.nz for a confidential discussion.
  
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