Educare Pokeno · Waikato
Centre Manager - Educare Pokeno
Early learningFull time, Permanent
Educare Pokeno in Waikato is seeking a full-time, permanent Centre Manager for its early learning centre. The role involves leading staff, overseeing enrolments, rosters and administration, and guiding teaching practice under Te Whāriki and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. It is 40 hours weekly across opening hours, with ratio-based duties and dedicated non-contact time for leadership and administration.
- Licensed for 120 tamariki
- Three purpose-built learning environments
- Dedicated non-contact leadership time
- Located near Auckland/Waikato border
Closes in 2 days
Applications close 20 Sept 2026, 3pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
About the role
This full-time, permanent Centre Manager role leads an early learning centre for up to 120 tamariki across three learning environments. The position is 40 hours a week across opening hours, with ratio-based duties and dedicated non-contact time for leadership, coaching and administration.
What they’re looking for
- Strong operational skills across administration, enrolments and occupancy
- Experience managing staffing, rosters, performance and professional development
- Lead practice aligned with Te Whāriki and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Approachable leadership and people development skills
- Relationship-building with whānau, schools and wider community
- Commitment to safe, inclusive learning environments
About the school
Educare Pokeno is a well-established centre near SH1 on the Auckland-Waikato border, within a growing family-owned organisation. It supports children’s learning, teacher development and strong connections with whānau, schools and the local community.
How to apply
Applications close on 20 September 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Centre manager
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 24 Aug 2026
In the school’s words
“An exciting leadership opportunity to join our well-established Educare Pokeno centre, using your skills and experience to lead a passionate team and support the continued success and growth of the centre. We are seeking a capable and values-driven leader with…”