ECE Centre Manager: Rostering, Compliance & Community

Tupu Tahi; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tupu Tahi is seeking an experienced Centre Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our early education centre in Palmerston North. You will rost­er staff, manage enrolments, occupancy and compliant operations while fostering strong whānau relationships.

This hands-on role requires coordinating staffing, budgets and regulatory readiness, working alongside our Curriculum Manager to align operational and curriculum leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven centre management or senior leadership experience in ECE.
• Strong understanding of licensing, regulatory requirements and compliance.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage staff rosters using Discover rostering.
• Oversee staffing levels, ratios, leave and daily cover.
• Maintain accurate centre administration and records.
• Oversee enrolments, inquiries, visits and occupancy.
• Build strong relationships with whānau and prospective families.
• Ensure licensing, regulatory and health & safety requirements are met.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory knowledge

Administrative excellence

Education

ECE qualification

Tools

Discover rostering

Job description

Tupu Tahi is seeking an experienced Centre Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our early education centre in Palmerston North. You will rost­er staff, manage enrolments, occupancy and compliant operations while fostering strong whānau relationships.

This hands-on role requires coordinating staffing, budgets and regulatory readiness, working alongside our Curriculum Manager to align operational and curriculum leadership.