Dental Manager
About the role
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for stabilising and growing The Fono’s Dental Services through the development and delivery of a Dental Services Business and Development Plan aligned to The Fono’s strategic priorities.
You will work closely with clinicians, practice teams, Marketing & Communications, and external partners to ensure the service delivers:
- High-quality, patient-centred dental care
- Strong financial performance and sustainability
- An excellent patient and staff experience
Following an initial development phase (approximately 9–12 months), the role may evolve based on service outcomes and growth.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the strategic planning, development, and performance of Dental Services
- Drive financial sustainability, revenue growth, and cost control
- Oversee operational performance, utilisation, and service quality
- Build strong relationships with funders, partners, and community stakeholders
- Lead business development, marketing initiatives, and service innovation
- Provide regular, high-quality reporting on performance, risks, and opportunities
- Support people leadership and workforce planning in partnership with practice leadership
About you
You’re a confident, values-driven leader with a strong track record in managing and growing health or service-based operations. You’re equally comfortable talking strategy, analysing financial performance, and working alongside clinical and operational teams.
You will bring:
- Proven senior management experience (health sector experience preferred)
- Strong financial and commercial capability (budgeting, forecasting, reporting)
- Experience leading service growth, improvement, or turnaround initiatives
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- A collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions-focused leadership style
- Alignment with The Fono’s commitment to equity and Pacific wellbeing
- A relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent senior management experience is required.
Location: City