Centre Manager

Peninsula Early Learning; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula Early Learning in Wellington, NZ, seeks an experienced, values-driven centre manager to lead a preschool renowned for nurturing relationships, nature-based learning, and community connection. You will work with the teaching team, administrator and Parent Committee to ensure high-quality learning outcomes and strong governance.

This role combines people leadership, strategic planning, financial stewardship and regulatory compliance, balancing today’s needs with tomorrow’s opportunities,

Qualifications

• New Zealand practising certificate and registration as a teacher.
• Proven leadership experience and the ability to inspire and develop others.
• Commitment to high-quality early childhood education and outcomes for tamariki.
• Relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience managing financial or organisational responsibilities.
• Confidence working with governance, compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and inclusive practices.
• An appreciation for nature-based learning and community connection.

Responsibilities

• Lead a preschool with a reputation for nurturing relationships, nature-based learning and community connection.
• Provide leadership across education, operations and community engagement with teaching, administration and Parent Committee.
• Support high-quality learning outcomes, empower a team, oversee organisational performance and shape the preschool's direction.
• Balance people leadership with strategic planning, financial stewardship and regulatory compliance oversight.
• Foster a collaborative culture and maintain partnerships with whānau and the community.

Skills

Leadership experience

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Governance / compliance

Education

NZ practising certificate and teacher registration

Job description

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Peninsula Early Learning – Wellington, North Island

Lead a preschool where childhood is celebrated, curiosity is nurtured, and children develop connection to learning, nature and community.

Peninsula Early Learning is a community-led, not-for-profit preschool where tamariki, whānau and kaiako learn and grow together. Guided by Te Whāriki and inspired by nature, we create experiences that build confidence, resilience, creativity and a love of discovery.

We’re looking for an experienced, values-driven leader to join us as our next centre manager.

About the role

This is an opportunity to lead a preschool with a reputation for nurturing relationships, nature-based learning and community connection.

Working alongside our teaching team, administrator and Parent Committee, you’ll provide leadership across education, operations and community engagement. You’ll support high-quality learning outcomes, empower a team, oversee organisational performance, and help shape the direction of the preschool.

This role combines people leadership, strategic planning, financial stewardship, compliance oversight and relationship building. You’ll make decisions that balance the needs of today with opportunities for tomorrow, while ensuring every child and family feels a sense of belonging.

You’ll foster a collaborative culture, support continuous improvement, and maintain partnerships with whānau and the community.

What you’ll bring

• A New Zealand practising certificate and registration as a teacher.
• Proven leadership experience and the ability to inspire and develop others.
• A commitment to high-quality early childhood education and outcomes for tamariki.
• Relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience managing financial or organisational responsibilities.
• Confidence working with governance, compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and inclusive practices.
• An appreciation for nature-based learning and community connection.

Peninsula Early LearningNZ

Physical address:
2A Kinghorne Street, Strathmore, Wellington

Postal Address:
Strathmore, Wellington 6022

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