ECE Centre Manager (12-Month Maternity Cover)

Little Ferns Early Learning Centre; Rolleston; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Pay Parity

Sign-on Bonus

Supportive onboarding

Established Team Lead structure

Manager guidance

Sister centre connections

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Little Ferns Early Learning Centre in Rolleston invites an experienced Centre Manager on a fixed-term maternity cover of about 12 months. You will lead the site with our Business Support Manager, mentoring kaiako and guiding daily operations to create a nurturing, well-organised environment for tamariki and whānau.

We value strong relationships, clear communication and teamwork. The right candidate will have ECE centre leadership experience (60+ children), a calm, empathetic approach and

Qualifications

• Experience managing an ECE centre licensed for 60+ children.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and interpersonal skills.
• Builds positive relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.
• Organised, adaptable and solutions-focused.
• Confident supporting and developing Team Leads.
• Communicates openly, professionally and with empathy.
• Understands ECE regulations, compliance and centre operations.
• Comfortable using technology and administrative systems such as Discover and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide centre-wide leadership alongside Business Support Manager.
• Mentor kaiako and Team Leads.
• Oversee daily operations, systems, and compliance.
• Foster strong relationships with tamariki, whānau and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Organised

Tech aptitude

Tools

Discover

Excel

Job description

Little Ferns Early Learning Centre in Rolleston invites an experienced Centre Manager on a fixed-term maternity cover of about 12 months. You will lead the site with our Business Support Manager, mentoring kaiako and guiding daily operations to create a nurturing, well-organised environment for tamariki and whānau.

We value strong relationships, clear communication and teamwork. The right candidate will have ECE centre leadership experience (60+ children), a calm, empathetic approach and