ECE Centre Manager

Busy Bees Coopers Beach; Northland; On-site; NZD 91,000 - 111,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP support

Wellbeing culture

Leadership development

Discounted childcare

Free annual flu vaccinations

National network support

Job summary

Busy Bees Coopers Beach is seeking an experienced Centre Manager to lead day-to-day operations of our coastal ECE centre. You will coach a high-performing team, ensure quality education and compliance, drive enrolments, and strengthen whānau relationships.

Lead centre planning, curriculum evaluation, and continuous improvement, champion Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Te Reo Māori, and tikanga Māori. NZ residency or valid work visa required; 30 hours per week; salary $101,120 per annum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education (ECE) and current teacher registration.
• Proven ECE leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, licensing, and Teaching Council standards.
• Experience with enrolments, occupancy, staffing, and centre operations.
• Passion for coaching teachers and building a positive centre culture.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Te Reo Māori, and tikanga Māori.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day centre operations and performance.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team.
• Ensure quality education, care, and compliance standards.
• Drive occupancy, enrolments, and roster management.
• Strengthen relationships with whānau and the local community.
• Lead centre planning, curriculum evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Champion a bicultural curriculum grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Coaching

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor of Education (ECE)

NZQA‑approved qualification

Current teacher registration

Job description

Join Busy Bees Coopers Beach, a close-knit coastal centre where community connections and nature-inspired learning are at the heart of everything we do. Backed by the strength of the Busy Bees Aotearoa network, you'll have the opportunity to lead, inspire, and make a meaningful impact on tamariki, whānau, and your teaching team.

This role is 30 hours per week

• Salary of $101,120 per annum
• Generous out-of-ratio time to focus on leadership and team development
• Support from a national network with a strong local feel
• EAP support and a wellbeing-focused culture
• Leadership development and mentoring opportunities
• Discounted childcare and free annual flu vaccinations

The opportunity | Te Āheinga

As centre manager, you will:

• Lead day-to-day centre operations and performance
• Coach and develop a high-performing team
• Ensure quality education, care, and compliance standards
• Drive occupancy, enrolments, and roster management
• Strengthen relationships with whānau and the local community
• Lead centre planning, curriculum evaluation, and continuous improvement
• Champion a bicultural curriculum grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi

You will bring:

• A Bachelor of Education (ECE) or equivalent NZQA-approved qualification and current teacher registration
• Proven ECE leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, licensing requirements, and Teaching Council standards
• Experience with enrolments, occupancy, staffing, and centre operations
• A passion for coaching teachers and building positive centre culture
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Te Reo Māori, and tikanga Māori

If you're a passionate ECE leader looking to make your mark in a supportive coastal community, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants must hold NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.