Centre Supervisor / Tumuaki

Ngā Tamariki Childcare Centre; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ngā Tamariki Early Childhood Centre in Wellington seeks an inspiring Centre Supervisor / Tumuaki to lead our not-for-profit, community-based centre for 32 tamariki aged 6 months to 5 years.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership, mentor an experienced kaiako team, and foster a positive, inclusive culture while building strong relationships with tamariki, whānau and the wider community. Registration in NZ ECE and a solid leadership background are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an early learning team and working within Te Whāriki framework.
• Strong knowledge of ERO expectations and licensing requirements.
• Proven ability to mentor kaiako and foster collaborative culture.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the centre.
• Lead and support high-quality teaching and learning.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture.
• Build strong relationships with tamariki, whānau and the wider community.
• Ensure compliance with Ministry of Education and licensing requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Te Whāriki knowledge

Relationship building

Communication

Education

NZ ECE registration

Leadership experience in ECE

Tools

Administrative systems

Job description

Ngā Tamariki Early Childhood Centre is seeking an inspiring and passionate Centre Supervisor / Tumuaki to lead our well-established, not-for-profit centre into its next chapter.

We are a community-based centre licensed for 32 tamariki aged 6 months to 5 years.

About the role

You will:

Lead and support high-quality teaching and learning.

Mentor and develop an experienced team of kaiako.

Foster a positive and inclusive team culture.

Build strong relationships with tamariki, whānau and the wider community.

Provide strategic and operational leadership across the centre.

Ensure compliance with Ministry of Education and licensing requirements.

Support the centre's ongoing success and future direction.

About you

You are an experienced early childhood professional who understands that great leadership starts with relationships.

You will bring:

Registration and significant experience in New Zealand early childhood education.

Leadership experience within an early learning environment, or an equivalent setting.

Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, ERO expectations and licensing requirements.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Proven people leadership capability.

Strong organisational and administrative skills.

A commitment to quality, continuous improvement and professional growth.

Experience in a community-based early childhood setting would be an advantage.

Why join Ngā Tamariki?

Lead a highly regarded community-based centre with an excellent local reputation.

Work alongside an experienced and passionate team.

Enjoy excellent teacher-to-child ratios that support quality teaching and meaningful relationships.

Partner with a supportive and engaged Board.

Be part of a warm, family-focused centre culture.

Access ongoing professional learning and leadership development.

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of tamariki and whānau.

We are proud to be a party to the Early Childhood Education Collective Agreement (ECECA). Your remuneration and core employment conditions will be fully aligned with the ECECA.