ECE Centre Manager: Lead a Caring Timaru Team

North Haven Child Care & Education Centre; Timaru; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity

2-week closedown over Christmas

Job summary

North Haven Child Care & Education Centre in Timaru seeks a Centre Manager to provide lead oversight of the ECE curriculum, health and safety, and financial and HR management. You will build relationships and guide a team of dedicated teachers to deliver a high‑quality learning environment.

As part of our not‑for‑profit community, you will work with a supportive Committee and Trust Board and help maintain work‑life balance while meeting regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading ECE curriculum and safety practices.
• Proven ability to manage HR and financial operations.
• Strong relationship-building and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ECE curriculum, health and safety compliance.
• Lead and develop a team of teachers and support staff.
• Manage centre finances and administrative operations.

Skills

ECE curriculum

Health & safety

HR management

Financial management

Team leadership

Job description

North Haven Child Care & Education Centre in Timaru seeks a Centre Manager to provide lead oversight of the ECE curriculum, health and safety, and financial and HR management. You will build relationships and guide a team of dedicated teachers to deliver a high‑quality learning environment.

As part of our not‑for‑profit community, you will work with a supportive Committee and Trust Board and help maintain work‑life balance while meeting regulatory requirements.