Centre Manager: Lead an Inclusive, High-Impact ECE Team

Evolve Education Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Warm team

Professional development

Competitive salary

Network within Evolve group

Well-resourced centre

Job summary

Lollipops Albany, part of Evolve Education Group, is seeking an experienced Centre Manager to lead a high‑performing team, grow occupancy, and deliver exceptional teaching and learning for tamariki and whānau.

In partnership with the Area Manager, you’ll cultivate a warm, inclusive culture, drive operational excellence, and model strong communication and business acumen to make a real difference in the local community.

Qualifications

• ECE qualification and Full Teaching Registration.
• Proven experience as a Centre Leader.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to lead sustainably and successfully.
• People-centred leadership style with exceptional communication skills.
• A love of challenge, growth, and opportunity — and a desire to make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Lead the centre to achieve high-quality educational outcomes.
• Grow occupancy and strengthen community connections.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing teaching team.
• Collaborate with the Area Manager to drive operational excellence.
• Champion equity and inclusive practice.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Community engagement

Business acumen

Education

ECE qualification and Teaching Registration

Job description

Lollipops Albany, part of Evolve Education Group, is seeking an experienced Centre Manager to lead a high‑performing team, grow occupancy, and deliver exceptional teaching and learning for tamariki and whānau.

In partnership with the Area Manager, you’ll cultivate a warm, inclusive culture, drive operational excellence, and model strong communication and business acumen to make a real difference in the local community.