Centre Manager (Certificated)

Lollipops Albany; Auckland; Sur place; NZD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Welcoming team

Well-resourced centre

Competitive salary

Access to Evolve network

Résumé du poste

Lollipops Albany is seeking an experienced centre manager to lead our warm and inclusive ECE centre in Auckland. You will drive occupancy growth, support tamariki and whānau, and lead a high-performing team to deliver excellent teaching and learning outcomes.

As heart of the centre, you’ll foster a positive culture, strengthen community connections, and work with the wider Evolve network to ensure sustainable centre performance and strong whānau partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an early childhood education team.
• Strong business acumen with a focus on occupancy growth.
• Excellent stakeholder and whānau engagement.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsabilités

• Lead a high-performing centre team.
• Strengthen community connections with whānau.
• Drive occupancy growth and centre performance.
• Champion excellent teaching and learning outcomes.
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture for tamariki and kaiako.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

People management

Strategic planning

Formation

ECE qualification and teaching registration

Description du poste

• Strong support from an experienced Area Manager.
• A leadership role where your impact truly matters.

At Lollipops Albany, we're proud of our warm, inclusive and purpose-built learning environment where tamariki are empowered to explore, grow and thrive. We celebrate each child's unique strengths through engaging learning experiences, strong whānau partnerships, and a culture of belonging.

We're looking for an experienced centre manager to build on these strong foundations. You'll lead a high-performing team, strengthen community connections, drive occupancy growth, and champion excellent teaching and learning outcomes. As the heart of our centre, you'll foster a positive culture where children, families, and kaiako feel supported, valued, and inspired.

Guided by Evolve's values of Kotahitanga, Manaakitanga, Mahia te mahi, and Kia manawanui, you'll lead with authenticity, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What we offer

• A welcoming and passionate team.
• A well-resourced centre that supports quality teaching.
• Competitive salary and work-life balance.
• Access to the wider Evolve network of ECE professionals.

What you'll bring

• ECE qualification and full teaching registration.
• Strong business acumen, including occupancy growth and sustainable centre performance.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• A passion for leading people and making a lasting difference for tamariki and whānau.