ECE Centre Leader: Growth, Community & Compliance

Educare Bream Bay; Marsden Point; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Educare Bream Bay is seeking a Centre Manager to lead the overall operation and ensure the centre’s ongoing success in Marsden Point, NZ. The role focuses on building a supportive team culture, championing teaching excellence and maintaining strong occupancy and financial awareness.

You will drive compliance with ECE regulations, collaborate with whānau and kaiako, and uphold Te Whāriki and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in daily practice. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Qualified ECE teacher with current NZ registration.
• Experience in leadership/management roles within ECE.
• Knowledge of Te Whāriki and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Strong knowledge of ECE regulations and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible, inspiring leadership that motivates and develops the team.
• Oversee centre operations, enrolments and occupancy with focus on sustainable growth.
• Manage staffing, rosters, performance and professional development.
• Maintain financial and operational oversight for effective resource use.
• Ensure compliance with ECE regulations, licensing criteria and ERO expectations.
• Champion high-quality teaching guided by Te Whāriki and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Build meaningful relationships with whānau, kaiako and community.
• Create a safe, inclusive environment where tamariki and whānau feel belonging.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Relationship building

Regulatory knowledge

Financial awareness

Education

ECE teaching qualification

NZ teacher registration

Job description

Educare Bream Bay is seeking a Centre Manager to lead the overall operation and ensure the centre’s ongoing success in Marsden Point, NZ. The role focuses on building a supportive team culture, championing teaching excellence and maintaining strong occupancy and financial awareness.

You will drive compliance with ECE regulations, collaborate with whānau and kaiako, and uphold Te Whāriki and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in daily practice. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.