Hub Manager - South Otago

Ready for your next leadership move?

South Otago is entering an exciting new stage of its development.

Our business across Balclutha, Milton and Clydevale   has grow n significantly, supported by a committed local team and strong connections with the rural communities we serve.

We are now establishing   South Otago as a standalone VetSouth Hub , with dedicated local leadership to support its future. The appointment of our first South Otago Hub Manager is an important first step.

We’re looking for a commercially minded peo ple l eader who can help establish the new Hub, build o n what is   already working and shape how South Otago develops from here.

Thi s   is a   senior leade rship role w ith genuine breadth. You’ll lead through others, take ownership of Hub per formanc e and work closely with clinical, operational and functional leaders to turn strategy into results.

What   you will   do

As Hu b Manager,   you'll   provide overall leadership acros s our   Balclu tha, Milt on and   Clydevale   clinics and be the key connection between the South Otag o Hub, the   wider   VetSouth   region and   Comhla   Group.

- Lead and develop a high-performing Hub leadership team.

- Take ownership of the Hub’s commercial and financial performance.

- Translate regional strategy into clear plans and measurable Hub outcomes.

- Partner with clinical leaders to deliver strong people, client, clinical and business outcomes.

- Identify opportunities to strengthen services, improve performance and support sustainable growth.

- Lead change and help establish South Otago as a strong, connected Hub.

What   you will   bring

You'll   be a capable people leader who knows how to bring people with you while delivering strong business outcomes.

You will have :

- Proven leadership experience with accountability for people and business performance.

- Strong commercial and financial capability.

- A track record of developing leaders and building high-performing teams.

- Confidence leading change, improvement and growth.

- Strong judgement, communication and relationship-building skills.

Experience in a   multi-site, service-based, healthcare, veterinary, rural or agribusiness environment   would be   advantageous , but   we’re   more interested in your leadership capability and potential than your sector background.

Why   VetSouth ?

VetSouth   was built on a simple belief: being rural shouldn’t mean compromising on quality.

We’re   proudly NZ-owned, with nine clinics across Southland and South   Otago, an d part of the   Comhla   network, connecting us with m ore t han 50 clinics across New Zealand and Australia.

Our people are at the heart of what we do. We’re ambitious about the future, committed to developing g reat   leaders and passionate about creating teams where people can do their best work.

For   our lead ers, that means real opportunity to   make a   difference ,   locally, while drawing on the expertise, support and shared ambition of a much bigger network.

It’s a chance to lead a great team, shape how   we work   and help build the future of veterinary services in rural New Zealand.

Ready to take the next step?

If you'r e a people leader who enjoys build ing capab le teams, improving business performance and creating opportunities for growth, this is a chance to take real ownership of a Hub at   an important point   in its development.

Apply before 4 October 2026 and help shape the next chapter for   VetSouth   South Otago.