Centre Manager

Kip Mcgrath; Foxton Beach; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kip McGrath Education Centres is seeking a Centre Manager for our Manawatū and Whanganui Centres on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. The role is full-time and involves overseeing day-to-day operations, supporting tutoring teams, and ensuring a welcoming, high-quality learning environment for students and families.

The successful candidate will coordinate parent communications, conduct educational assessments, and contribute to a positive centre culture across both

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills essential for engaging with parents and students.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive, energetic approach to creating a great centre culture.
• Willingness to support across multiple locations when needed.]
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• CoT_job_summary_short?COMPANY NAME: Kip McGrath Education CentresKEY POINTS: Centre management, oversee two centres, travel between centres, maternity cover, full-time
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• <p>Kip McGrath Education Centres invites applications for a Centre Manager to lead our Manawatū and Whanganui Centres on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. This full-time role oversees daily operations, supports tutoring teams, and ensures a welcoming, high-quality learning environment for students and families.</p><p>Ideal candidates are organised, proactive and able to engage confidently with parents. The position involves travel between centres and working across locations as needed to maintain centre standards and effective teamwork.</p>
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• COMPANY NAME: Kip McGrath Education Centres
• KEY POINTS: Centre management; oversee two centres; travel; maternity cover; full-time

Responsibilities

• Managing parent communication and building positive, ongoing relationships with families
• Conducting educational assessments for prospective families, discussing results and recommending learning programmes tailored to each student’s needs
• Creating warm, welcoming and engaging centre environments for students and staff
• Overseeing daily operations to ensure tutoring sessions run smoothly and efficiently
• Supporting tutors and working collaboratively with the wider team
• Maintaining high standards of presentation across both centres
• This role is FULL TIME and requires flexibility to travel to other centres if required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Time management

Teamwork

Proactiveness

Flexibility travel

Job description

Remember why you wanted to make a difference in children's education? Here’s your opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership role where you can positively shape the experience of students and families every day.

We are looking for a Centre Manager for our Manawatū and Whanganui Centres to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. You will oversee the day-to-day running of both centres, support our tutoring teams, and ensure a welcoming, high-quality learning environment where students can build confidence and thrive.

About the Role

This is a key position within the centre, with a strong focus on:

• Managing parent communication and building positive, ongoing relationships with families
• Conducting educational assessments for prospective families, discussing results and recommending learning programmes tailored to each student’s needs
• Creating warm, welcoming and engaging centre environments for students and staff
• Overseeing daily operations to ensure tutoring sessions run smoothly and efficiently
• Supporting tutors and working collaboratively with the wider team
• Maintaining high standards of presentation across both centres
• This role is FULL TIME and requires flexibility to travel to other centres if required.

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and genuinely enjoys working with people. Ideally, you will demonstrate:

• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with parents and students
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A positive, energetic approach to creating a great centre culture
• Willingness to support across multiple locations when needed

About Kip McGrath

With 50 years of experience, Kip McGrath Education Centres are a well-known and respected name in education. We are passionate about delivering personalised learning programmes that help students build confidence and achieve success.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of a centre, make a real impact, and be part of a supportive and growing team.