Centre Manager

OverviewCentre Manager – Future Kids Preschool HaweraLead with heart - Grow futures - Join our whanau.

Are you a natural leader ready to take the next step in your ECE career?

We're looking for someone special to step into the Centre Manager role at Future Kids Preschool and continue the amazing mahi our departing manager has led.

This is more than a job — it's about inspiring tamariki, supporting kaiako, and walking alongside whanau to create a learning community that's sustainable, caring, and future-focused.What you'll be doingLeading, mentoring, and growing a passionate teaching teamBuilding strong, authentic relationships with tamariki, whanau and the wider communityEmbedding our sustainability-based philosophy in everyday practiceKeeping compliance, planning, and assessment running smoothlyEnsuring the centre continues to thrive as a high-performing, heart-led spaceWhat we're looking forBEd / Dip Teaching (Level 7) ECE or Primary and current teacher certificationSound knowledge of ECE regulations, Te Whariki, and compliance standardsCommitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through everyday pedagogyStrong leadership and mentoring skills — a real people-personA love for sustainability and connecting tamariki with the natural worldOrganised, solution-focused, and ready to roll up your sleevesWhat you'll get with usWrap around support from an experienced leadership team — you'll never feel like you're on your ownRatios above MOE recommendationsFull pay parity + competitive salaryFlexible hours to help balance life and leadershipChildcare discounts (if applicable)First Aid certification provided and maintainedRenewal of teacher registration fees coveredPaid birthday leaveSick leave and annual leave available from day oneOngoing professional development and mentoring — we grow our people as much as our tamarikiIf you're ready to bring your skills, passion, and heart to a centre where sustainability and whanau are at the core of everything we do, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now — send your CV and cover letter to

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For more information, contact Shay Dixon.

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