ECE Centre Manager | Lead, Coach & Community Impact

Busy Bees Ltd; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 91,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare fees

Free annual flu vaccinations

EAP

Leadership development courses

Mentoring

Supportive national network

Job summary

Busy Bees Mapua seeks an experienced ECE Centre Manager to lead a passionate team and deliver a holistic, nature-based curriculum. You will guide educators, foster whānau relationships, and uphold Te Whāriki while ensuring strong governance, occupancy targets, and budget oversight in Mapua, New Zealand.

Join a supportive national network with local collaboration, leadership development, and biyour commitment to bicultural practice.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or NZQA approved qualification and current teacher registration.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within the ECE sector with a passion for coaching staff.
• Knowledge of Te Whāriki, MOE Regulations, Licensing Criteria, and Teaching Council requirements.
• Experience using childcare management software and managing enrollments, rosters, and occupancy targets.
• Commitment to TeTiritio Waitangi and embedding Te Reo Māori and tikanga daily.

Responsibilities

• Lead the centre performance and build a high‑performing team.
• Deliver quality care and education with focus on compliance and finances.
• Mentor staff through Professional Growth Cycles and 1:1 discussions.
• Implement centre strategic plans and evaluate internal curriculum.
• Manage occupancy, enrollments and staff rosters to meet targets.
• Build deep community connections as the centre's visible ambassador.
• Ensure Te Tiriti Waitangi underpinning bicultural education.

Skills

Leadership experience

Coaching & mentoring

Stakeholder communication

People management

Education

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)

NZQA approved qualification

Tools

Childcare management software

Job description

Busy Bees Mapua seeks an experienced ECE Centre Manager to lead a passionate team and deliver a holistic, nature-based curriculum. You will guide educators, foster whānau relationships, and uphold Te Whāriki while ensuring strong governance, occupancy targets, and budget oversight in Mapua, New Zealand.

Join a supportive national network with local collaboration, leadership development, and biyour commitment to bicultural practice.