Inspiring ECE Centre Manager | Flexible Hours & Growth

Kiwi Kids Preschool; Spreydon-Cashmere Community; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended pay parity

Flexible working hours

Discounted childcare fees

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team and hands‑on owners

Opportunity to make a real difference

Job summary

Kiwi Kids Preschool in Christchurch, NZ, seeks an experienced Centre Manager to lead a passionate teaching team and manage daily operations with a focus on quality teaching and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor kaiako, promote best practices, oversee enrolment growth and financial performance, and build strong whānau relationships while collaborating with hands-on owners. Flexibility in hours is available to suit the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Holds a recognised ECE qualification and full teacher registration.
• Demonstrated ECE leadership and management experience.
• Understanding of ECE regulations, funding and licensing.
• Strong coaching, mentoring and motivational skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Operational and financial awareness.
• Leads with kindness, integrity and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Inspire, support and lead a positive teaching team.
• Mentor kaiako and promote high-quality teaching.
• Ensure compliance with Ministry of Education licensing requirements, Education Review Office (ERO) expectations and health and safety standards.
• Oversee daily operations, policies and continuous improvement.
• Support enrolment growth and financial performance.
• Build strong relationships with tamariki, whānau and the wider community.
• Work closely with supportive, hands-on owners.

Skills

Leadership experience

Management skills

Coaching

Communication

Financial awareness

Organisational skills

Education

ECE qualification

Full teacher registration

Job description

Kiwi Kids Preschool in Christchurch, NZ, seeks an experienced Centre Manager to lead a passionate teaching team and manage daily operations with a focus on quality teaching and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor kaiako, promote best practices, oversee enrolment growth and financial performance, and build strong whānau relationships while collaborating with hands-on owners. Flexibility in hours is available to suit the right candidate.