Area Manager - ECE Education Recruitment

Area Manager - ECE Education Recruitment

Talk Recruitment – Wellington Central, North Island

Talk Education is not your standard education relief agency.

We are a team of educators ourselves—passionate about helping incredible Kaiako find work that fits their lifestyle, reignites their joy of teaching, and supports the centres and schools we partner with across Aotearoa.

Our team culture is vibrant, supportive, and fuelled by purpose. What we do each day makes a meaningful difference to educators, tamariki, and communities throughout the country. It’s truly rewarding work.

We operate a unique working model at Talk. Our Area Managers work as Independent Contractors, giving them the freedom to build and unpack their region in a way that suits their lifestyle. You’ll work remotely, manage your own time, and have full flexibility while growing a meaningful recruitment business. This model creates an exceptional financial opportunity, allowing motivated individuals to earn well above industry standards while enjoying true autonomy in their work.

We are expanding our Talk branch in the Wellington region, and this role has become available to support that growth. You will need to be Wellington-based, so you can visit and service centres and candidates. What an exciting time to join us! For the right person, this could lead to a significant long-term business opportunity in ECE.

100% Commission-Based | Unlimited Earning Potential | Work From Home

We are seeking an ambitious and bold Area Manager to join our team. You’ll be backed by an established client base to help you hit the ground running, and supported by the wider Talk team every step of the way. Our current Area Managers across New Zealand are experiencing fantastic success—and you can too.

Area Manager – Wellington Region

About the Role

Customer Care & Relationship Building

Daily communication with clients and educators

Supporting centres with quality relievers, filling short and long-term bookings

Handling queries with warmth, professionalism, and empathy

Book & Fill

Morning coordination (6 : 30 am – 10 : 30 am), home-based

Evening coordination from home (approx. 6 : 30 pm – 8 pm, depending on demand)

Daytime hours are flexible and largely on‑call for tasks as they arise

No two days are the same in our fast‑paced industry!

Business Development

Meeting with centres to grow your client base

Cold calling required, reaching out to centres to educate them about agency benefits

Long‑term potential to develop a substantial recruitment portfolio

What’s on Offer

An existing client base in Wellington to help you get started

100% commission‑based model with unlimited earning potential

Work from home—or your favourite local café

Full training, systems onboarding, and ongoing team support

Opportunity to grow a significant recruitment business with Talk

About You

You are :

Ambitious, motivated, energetic, and self‑driven

Experienced in education (ECE experience highly preferred—previous Centre Managers or 2ICs are ideal!)

Confident on the phone with excellent communication skills

Tech‑savvy and quick to learn new systems

Empathetic, but able to be assertive and clear when required

Skilled at relationships and client care

Comfortable travelling locally and hold a valid driver’s licence

Currently living in New Zealand with the right to work

If this sounds like you, click APPLY to submit your CV to Mike.

For more information, contact Mike on for a no‑pressure, confidential chat.

He’d love to learn about your strengths, experience, and goals—and discuss how this exciting opportunity could be the next step in your professional journey.

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