Centre Manager (Certificated) Shakespeare Street

At Active Explorers Shakespeare St, relationships are at the heart of our centre. We create a welcoming environment where tamariki and their whānau feel safe, valued, and celebrated. Set on a former bowling green, our spacious outdoor area invites climbing, biking, and exploration, while inside, cosy play nooks, a construction alley, and a hui space foster creativity and connection. Catering to children aged 2–6 in a shared learning environment, we encourage strong peer relationships and smooth transitions as they grow. Proudly part of Greymouth’s close-knit, multicultural community, we embrace our Māori and Indian whānau and enjoy building intergenerational ties through regular visits to the neighbouring retirement flats.

As the face of our Centre, you’ll be accessible and visible, and your open and positive communication will shape relationships with whanau and kaiako – positively impacting our reputation in the local community.

Working closely with your Area Manager, you will build a culture of positivity and success in the Centre, strengthening team engagement and retention. Your support will enable your team to work collaboratively, achieving both educational and operational objectives. Your judgement and leadership will motivate and inspire your people to deliver exceptional early childcare education (ECE) services to tamariki and their whanau.

Active Explorers Shakespeare Street invites you to join our team – as our new leader, you’ll role model behaviour, ensuring that Evolves values are upheld daily :

• Kotahitanga – we are stronger together.
• Manaakitanga – we make everyone feel welcome.
• Mahia te mahi – we thrive on progress.
• Kia manawanui – we see a world of possibilities.

We know that delivering great outcomes for children and families starts with having the right people. And nowhere is this more important, than in our leaders. Here you’ll provide effective hands‑on leadership that encourages, supports, and enables all team members to achieve their objectives and goals. You’ll lead with a strong commitment to equity, ensuring fair and inclusive practices. You will make an impact with occupancy, compliance, and engagement across your team.

Our offer to you :

• A wonderful new team to work with.
• A well‑resourced centre to cater to your imagination and teaching.
• Competitive salary and a well‑balanced lifestyle.
• Professional Development.
• An opportunity to join the Evolve network of ECE professionals.

What we're looking for in you :

• You are ECE Qualified and hold Full Teaching Registration.
• You have demonstrated experience in a Centre Manager role and understand what it takes to run a successful ECE Centre.
• You have good business acumen and the ability to manage sustainably and profitably for optimum results.
• You take a holistic approach to management – you know that people are at the heart of everything and you’re an exceptional communicator and relationship builder.
• You thrive on challenge, learning and opportunity, and you’re excited to bring your expertise to the team.

If you're a passionate, experienced leader ready to make a difference, seize this opportunity to immerse yourself in a fresh chapter of your professional journey.

To find out more – please apply today!

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