ECE Centre Manager

WE’RE HIRING — ECE CENTRE MANAGER

Ready to take the next step in your ECE leadership journey?

Our much-loved Centre Manager is retiring from the teaching profession, and we’re excited to welcome a passionate, experienced and inspiring ECE manager to join our team full time.

About the Centre Manager Role

As our Centre Manager, you will play a key role in leading and inspiring our team, building strong relationships with tamariki and whānau, ensuring regulatory compliance, and championing a child-led, play-based learning approach.

We’re looking for a natural leader who shares our values and vision, understands quality programme planning and assessment, and brings genuine passion and drive for continuous growth and improvement.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a fully registered ECE Kaiako with a current practising certificate and First Aid certificate.
• Have 3+ years of ECE experience as Centre Manager, including leadership or management responsibilities.
• Have strong knowledge of current ECE regulations, Te Whāriki and compliance requirements.
• Be confident with programme planning, assessment and quality teaching practices.
• Be a strong communicator and relationship-builder who can foster meaningful connections with tamariki, whānau and the wider community.
• Embrace multicultural practice and promote an inclusive, culturally responsive learning environment.
• Demonstrate passion and commitment to teaching, learning and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Be an encouraging leader who can mentor, support and inspire a team to reach their potential.
• Bring energy, creativity, innovation and a genuine desire to make a positive difference.

What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

Full Pay Parity or Above Full Pay Parity for the right candidate
Comprehensive induction, ongoing mentoring and professional development
Substantial childcare discount

Work life balance
A supportive, collaborative and highly skilled team
Opportunities to grow, innovate and make a real difference

LEAD WITH PURPOSE

If you are an experienced ECE professional who is ready to lead, inspire and help create an exceptional learning environment for tamariki, we want to hear from you!

Join a team that values relationships, innovation, creativity, inclusion and quality education.

Apply today and tell us why you could be the next Centre Manager our team is looking for!

Please note: Applicants must have NZ residency.