Centre Manager (Certificated) Maraneui

Evolve Education Group; Napier; In loco; NZD 90.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

More than Full Pay Parity

Discounted childcare

Strong leadership support

Descrizione del lavoro

Learning Adventures Maraenui, part of Evolve Education Group, seeks an experienced Centre Manager to lead a vibrant team and uphold high-quality teaching in a play-based, holistic setting. You will build strong tamariki, whānau and community connections while championing equity and advocacy for children and families.

As a centre leader, you will foster a positive culture, support occupancy growth, and work closely with kaiako and health/educational partners to achieve exceptional outcomes in a

Competenze

• ECE qualification and current Full Teaching Registration.
• Proven experience in a Centre Manager or senior leadership role.
• Strong business and operational acumen.
• Commitment to equitable, inclusive, and high-quality education.
• Passion for integrating te reo Māori and te ao Māori into everyday practice.
• Outstanding relationship-building and communication skills.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a solutions-focused mindset.
• Genuine passion for leading people and achieving the best outcomes for tamariki and whānau.

Mansioni

• Lead a centre with kaiako and tamariki to deliver high-quality education.
• Strengthen relationships with whānau, community agencies and partners.
• Drive occupancy growth and ensure strong governance of the centre.
• Promote te reo Māori and te ao Māori in daily practice.
• Support staff development and leadership growth within the team.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Relationship building

Communication

Resilience

Equity & inclusion

Formazione

ECE qualification

Full Teaching Registration

Descrizione del lavoro

• More than Full Pay Parity
• Discounted Childcare
• Strong Leadership Support

At Learning Adventures Maraenui, whānaungatanga is at the heart of everything we do. Our purpose-built centre features beautiful, spacious learning environments where tamariki are supported to thrive through a play-based, holistic, and nurturing approach. We proudly weave te ao Māori and te reo Māori through our everyday practice, creating meaningful learning experiences that reflect our community, culture, and local stories.

Due to our amazing Complex Manager focusing on one centre, we are seeking an inspiring and experienced Centre Manager to lead our dedicated team and continue building on the strong foundations already established within our centre and wider community. As a teaching Centre Manager, you will lead from alongside your team, showing what quality, equity and advocacy looks like.

Lead a Centre Where People Come First

As Centre Manager, you'll be the driving force behind a positive and high-performing culture, leading a passionate team of kaiako while fostering strong relationships with tamariki, whānau, community agencies, health professionals, and educational partners.

This is more than an operational leadership role. It's an opportunity to make a genuine difference in a vibrant and diverse community where meaningful connections and advocacy for children and families are part of everyday life. You'll champion high-quality teaching and learning, support occupancy growth, strengthen community partnerships, and inspire your team to achieve exceptional outcomes.

Our Values in Action

As part of the Evolve whānau, you'll bring our values to life every day:

• Kotahitanga - We are stronger together
• Manaakitanga - We make everyone feel welcome
• Mahia te mahi - We thrive on progress
• Kia manawanui - We see a world of possibilities

What We Offer

• A purpose built space catering for 2-6 year olds
• More than Full Pay Parity
• Discounted childcare for your tamariki
• Strong support from an experienced Area Manager
• Leadership within a well-resourced, purpose-built centre
• Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Access to the wider Evolve network of ECE professionals
• A genuine opportunity to make a lasting impact within your centre and community
• A supportive organisation that values wellbeing and work-life balance
• Support from our four other Centre Managers within the Hawkes Bay

What You'll Bring

• ECE qualification and current Full Teaching Registration
• Proven experience in a Centre Manager or senior leadership role
• Strong business and operational acumen
• A commitment to equitable, inclusive, and high-quality education
• Passion for integrating te reo Māori and te ao Māori into everyday practice
• Outstanding relationship-building and communication skills
• Resilience, adaptability, and a solutions-focused mindset
• A genuine passion for leading people and achieving the best outcomes for tamariki and whānau

If you're an experienced leader ready to guide a centre deeply connected to its community and create meaningful outcomes for children, families, and kaiako, we'd love to hear from you.