ECE Centre Manager

Busy Bees Kerikeri Nursery; Northland; Sur place; NZD 91 000 - 111 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Coaching

National support network

EAP & wellbeing

Leadership development

Childcare fee discounts

Flu vaccinations

Résumé du poste

Busy Bees Kerikeri Nursery is seeking a Centre Manager to lead a passionate team and guide high-quality early childhood education in Kerikeri. The role focuses on strengthening community links, upholding Te Whāriki, and ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting staff development.

The successful candidate will hold an ECE teaching qualification, current teacher registration, and have proven leadership experience within the ECE sector.

Qualifications

• Requires an ECE teaching qualification and current teacher registration.
• Proven leadership experience within the ECE sector.
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, licensing and regulatory requirements, and financial/operational management.

Responsabilités

• Lead centre performance and mentor kaiako;
• Oversee compliance and quality education standards;
• Manage occupancy and enrollments;
• Build strong community connections;
• Champion Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a bicultural learning environment.

Connaissances

Leadership experience

People management

Formation

ECE teaching qualification

Description du poste

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About the role

An exciting opportunity is available at Busy Bees Kerikeri as our Centre Manager prepares to commence maternity leave. We are seeking expressions of interest for a permanent full-time Centre Manager position, commencing in March 2027.

Take the next step in your leadership career while embracing the lifestyle of beautiful Kerikeri. Located in the heart of the Bay of Islands, Kerikeri offers a relaxed pace of life, stunning natural surroundings, and easy access to beaches, cafés, walking trails, and outdoor adventures.

At Busy Bees Kerikeri, you'll lead a passionate team in a centre where fun, heart, and whanaungatanga are at the centre of everything we do. With support from the wider Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau, you'll have the opportunity to inspire your team, drive excellence, and make a lasting impact on tamariki and whānau.

• Salary of $101,120 per annum.
• One-on-one coaching and leadership support.
• National support network with a strong local feel.
• Access to EAP and wellbeing initiatives.
• Leadership development and mentoring opportunities.
• Discounted childcare fees and annual flu vaccinations.

About the role

You will lead centre performance, support and mentor kaiako, oversee compliance and quality education standards, manage occupancy and enrolments, and build strong community connections. You'll champion Te Tiriti o Waitangi and help foster a bicultural learning environment.

About you

You will hold an ECE teaching qualification, current teacher registration, and proven leadership experience within the ECE sector. You'll bring strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, licensing and regulatory requirements, financial and operational management, and a passion for developing people and strengthening community relationships.

If you're an experienced centre manager ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.