ECE Centre Leader — Inspire Team & Community Growth

Busy Bees Mapua; Māpua; On-site; NZD 91,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Discounted childcare

Annual flu vaccinations

Support from national network

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees Mapua is seeking an experienced centre leader to guide a thriving Mapua ECE centre. You will inspire a passionate team of educators, drive a nature-based, holistic learning programme, and ensure outstanding care and learning for tamariki within a supportive community.

As a senior leader, you will develop staff, optimise occupancy and enrolments, maintain licensing standards, and foster strong partnerships with whānau.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education (ECE) or NZQA-approved qualification with current teacher registration.
• Proven leadership experience in the ECE sector.
• Knowledge of Te Whāriki, licensing requirements, and centre operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall success of the centre with high-quality care and education and strong operations.
• Coach and mentor kaiako, drive occupancy and enrolment growth, ensure compliance.
• Build meaningful relationships with whānau and the wider community.
• Champion Te Tiriti o Waitangi and support a bicultural curriculum.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Community engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Education (ECE)

Job description

Busy Bees Mapua is seeking an experienced centre leader to guide a thriving Mapua ECE centre. You will inspire a passionate team of educators, drive a nature-based, holistic learning programme, and ensure outstanding care and learning for tamariki within a supportive community.

As a senior leader, you will develop staff, optimise occupancy and enrolments, maintain licensing standards, and foster strong partnerships with whānau.