ECE Centre Manager: Lead, Coach & Bicultural Team

Busy Bees Kerikeri Nursery; Kerikeri; On-site; NZD 91,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary of $101,120 per annum

One-on-one coaching and leadership

National support network

EAP and wellbeing initiatives

Leadership development and mentoring

Discounted childcare fees and flu Vacc

Job summary

Busy Bees Kerikeri Nursery is seeking a Centre Manager to lead a passionate team and uphold high standards of early childhood education. The role focuses on staff development, regulatory compliance, and community engagement within the beautiful Kerikeri area.

You will champion Te Tiriti o Waitangi, support occupancy and enrolments, and drive excellence across teaching and operations in a Permanent full-time role starting March 2027.

Qualifications

• Must have an ECE teaching qualification and current teacher registration.
• Proven leadership experience within the ECE sector.
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Financial and operational management experience.
• Ability to develop people and strengthen community relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead centre performance and oversee day-to-day operations.
• Support and mentor kaiako staff to deliver quality education.
• Oversee compliance with education standards and licensing.
• Manage occupancy, enrolments and budgeting processes.
• Build strong connections with whānau and the broader community, incorporating Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Skills

Leadership experience

People development

Community relationships

Education

ECE teaching qualification

Teacher registration

Job description

Busy Bees Kerikeri Nursery is seeking a Centre Manager to lead a passionate team and uphold high standards of early childhood education. The role focuses on staff development, regulatory compliance, and community engagement within the beautiful Kerikeri area.

You will champion Te Tiriti o Waitangi, support occupancy and enrolments, and drive excellence across teaching and operations in a Permanent full-time role starting March 2027.