Centre Manager
About This Role
We are a community-based centre governed by a trust which has a team-based approach to early learning with the child at the heart of the matter. Our centre is embedded in our community, and we have a team of long serving and committed staff members who value relationships, tikanga and play. We have a unique outdoor environment and spend a lot of time in our extensive outdoor setting. We are also committed to supporting teachers who would like to become qualified.
We are looking for a motivated leader who is:
- a champion for high-quality early childhood education
- a current or aspiring leader, motivated to grow their leadership capability and bring others with them.
- community-oriented, building warm, respectful relationships with whānau, staff, tamariki, and the wider community
- a clear, confident communicator, able to engage effectively with all stakeholders
- strongly committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi, embedding bicultural practice in everyday centre life
- values-driven and emotionally intelligent, leading with empathy, integrity, and self-awareness
- resilient and solutions-focused
- organised and dependable, with the ability to balance people leadership, compliance, and operational responsibilities
- collaborative and empowering
- reflective and improvement minded.
Preference will be given to applicants who have proven leadership experience in a New Zealand education setting.
Our centre can offer:
- Employment in the heart of a beautiful Ruapehu community with a supportive trust and team.
- Salary range between $74,360 and $83,740 based on the experience and qualifications of the successful applicant.
- Support from the previous manager (if required) during a transitional period.
Applicants must be NZ residents or have the legal right to work in New Zealand. We are not an accredited employer.
If this position feels like a good fit for you, we look forward to hearing from you. Early enquiries are encouraged.
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