Puna Manager

About us

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand’ssecond largest tertiary institution and the world’s largest indigenous tertiaryeducator, and we’ve been providing transformational education opportunities toNew Zealanders for nearly 40 years. Our vision of ‘Whānautransformation through education’ drives our commitment to being at theforefront of tertiary education underpinned by Māori culture and values.

Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendlyworkplace where everyone is encouraged to be themselves. In return for their contribution, we offerkaimahi a range of benefits including :

• Free health and lifeinsurance for permanent employees.
• Four extra annual leavedays to celebrate Matariki and the Christmas / New Year season.
• Special leave availablefor sporting or cultural events.
• Tau Ora programmes thatencourage wellbeing and inclusion.
• Free car parking.

About the role

Are you passionate about fostering a strength-based leadership approachwhile creating positive, enduring relationships? We are seeking a dynamicindividual to join our team as a Puna Manager at our Raroera Te Puawai PunaReo on a permanent full-time (40 hours perweek) .

As our Puna Manager, you will provide leadership, professional development,and supervision to our ELC Kaiako (Educators), Administrator and Cook. Thisrole is instrumental in meeting management responsibilities to ensurecompliance and maintain the quality of operations and meeting the needs of allstakeholders. Upholding strategic and operational excellence is crucial indelivering exceptional Education services to our tamariki.

Some of your responsibilities will include :

• Oversee the day-to-day of the Puna Reo,including mentoring staff, leading program planning, and conducting internalevaluations
• Ensuring all compliance standards and regulations are upheld.
• Monitor teaching quality, tamariki progress, manage resources, andmaintain records.
• Develop external relationships and foster internal relationships.
• Lead meetings, manage work force and engage in team activities.
• Manage enrolments, funding, and budgets allocations effectively.

About you

The perfect fit for this role would be someone who is a passionateleader with strong communication, strategic management skills, complianceexpertise, and a genuine dedication to fostering a thriving learningenvironment for our tamariki.

You will also bring with you :

• Bachelor ofTeaching (Early Childhood Education).
• Teaching Council ofNew Zealand Registration and current practicing certificate.
• 2-4 years’experience in a leadership position
• Awareness of the ECE regulations and funding framework
• Proven ability todevelop and implement strategies.
• Excellent oral andwritten communication skills.

As akaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in culturalactivities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture andtikanga) is desirable.

Apply today!

Have we outlined arole that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace thatappeals? Applications will close as soonas we have a suitable shortlist, so apply now.

A position description is available on our career’s website. For any other queries, please email

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