ECE Centre Manager: Lead Operations & Enrolment Growth

Little Buddies Learning Centre 2; Auckland; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Buddies Learning Centre 2 is seeking an experienced ECE Centre Manager to oversee daily operations, support quality teaching and learning, manage compliance and administration, and drive enrolment growth.

Applicants with relevant ECE experience are welcome; qualifications must meet applicable regulatory requirements. The role involves staff coordination, rostering, documentation, and ongoing engagement with families to sustain occupancy targets.

Qualifications

• ECE Centre Manager experience and relevant regulatory eligibility are required.
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki and MOE regulations is essential.
• Experience coordinating enrolments and maintaining admin systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, staff rostering, and teaching support.
• Support curriculum implementation in line with Te Whāriki.
• Ensure compliance with Ministry of Education regulations and licensing criteria.
• Maintain centre documentation, records, health and safety reports, and administrative systems.
• Coordinate ERO review preparation, internal evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Manage enrolments, attendance records, and communication with families.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Regulatory compliance

Enrolment coordination

Marketing

Job description

Little Buddies Learning Centre 2 is seeking an experienced ECE Centre Manager to oversee daily operations, support quality teaching and learning, manage compliance and administration, and drive enrolment growth.

Applicants with relevant ECE experience are welcome; qualifications must meet applicable regulatory requirements. The role involves staff coordination, rostering, documentation, and ongoing engagement with families to sustain occupancy targets.