Centre Manager

Talk Recruitment Limited; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity

Professional development

First aid training paid

Wellbeing budget

Flexible hours

Generous time off

Discounted childcare

Job summary

Talk Recruitment Limited is assisting in recruitment for a centre manager in Gisborne, NZ. You will lead a small/medium size centre with a supportive team and an inclusive, engaging learning environment.

You are expected to bring your leadership, warmth, and professional presence to represent the centre to whanau and the community. The role offers strong support, professional development, and a wellbeing budget, with flexible hours and generous time off the floor to help you shine in this next

Qualifications

• Qualified and Registered ECE teacher requirement.
• Positive attitude and solution‑based approach.
• Empowerment of team and leadership to cultivate a positive staff culture.
• Leadership style that fosters a warm, professional presence and healthy interactions.
• Detail‑oriented approach to admin tasks and maintaining compliance.
• Strong knowledge of ECE regulations and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the centre and ensure smooth running.
• Support and develop teaching staff to deliver high‑quality care and education.
• Ensure compliance with ECE regulations and organisational policies.
• Engage with whanau and the community to build trust and partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Team empowerment

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Qualified and Registered ECE teacher

Job description

This amazing small/medium sizecentre is looking for their next centre manager. They have a wonderful longstanding and robust team, harmonious staff culture, with heaps of support in place to ensure you succeed in the role.They prioritise laughter and community, and cultivate an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

This is a well-established, well-organised centre with robust systems, a great team, and a truly happy atmosphere. You're not walking into a mess or needing to start from scratch! Instead, you can step confidently into the role, keep things running smoothly, and bring your own magic, ideas, and leadership to the mix.Plus there is heaps of support built in to ensure you shine bright and succeed in the role.

Come join the fun!

This would be an incredible opportunity for aTeam Lead who's ready to step up into management. This centre has all the support in place to ensure you succeed as you're finding your feet and transitioning into this exciting next step up in your career.

On offer:

• FULL pay parity
• Professional Development opportunities
• First Aid paid
• Wellbeing benefits for you,plus a wellbeing budget for the centre
• The role is setup for you to succeed, everything is in a great place; just step in and maintain this beautiful centre and amazing team.
• Flexibility on hours (within reason)
• Generous time off the floor
• Discounted childcare

We are looking for a leader who:

• Qualified and Registered ECE teacher
• A positive attitude and solution-based approach.
• Cares about empowering their team and encourages each teacher to keep their passion for education alive.
• Fosters a respectful environment. Has a leadership style that naturally cultivates a positive healthy staff culture.
• Has a warm approachable, yet professional presence, and will take great pride in representing the centre to whanau and our community.
• A detail-oriented approach to managing admin tasks and maintaining compliance.
• Has sound knowledge of ECE regulations and professional standards.
• Doesn't hesitate to change a few nappies, take out the rubbish or sweep the floor to help their team.
• You are currently living in New Zealand

We will be reviewing applications as they come in, so don't hesitate!