Rata Street Pre-school · Manawatu/Whanganui
Qualified ECE Centre Manager/Professional Leader
Early learningFull time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Rata Street Pre-school in Taumarunui is seeking a full-time, permanent Centre Manager/Professional Leader for its community-owned early learning centre. The role involves leading the teaching team and supporting tamariki and whānau at a centre licensed for 40 children. Applicants need a recognised ECE qualification and current New Zealand teacher registration; beginning teachers may apply. Pay follows ECE pay parity rates.
- Full-time permanent Centre Manager role
- Taumarunui community-owned not-for-profit centre
- Licensed for 40 children
- ECE pay parity remuneration
Closes in 13 days
Applications close 18 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
This is a full-time, permanent Centre Manager/Professional Leader role at an early learning centre. You will lead the teaching team, support tamariki and whānau, and oversee the centre’s ongoing development. The role is paid in line with ECE pay parity rates.
What they’re looking for
- Qualified ECE teacher with current New Zealand registration
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Commitment to quality early childhood education
- Ability to work collaboratively with the teaching team
- Good organisational skills and fresh ideas
- Interest in community connections
About the school
Rata Street Pre-school is a community-owned, not-for-profit centre in Taumarunui, licensed for 40 children. It supports tamariki, whānau and connections with the local community.
How to apply
Applications close on 18 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Centre manager
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 22 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Are you a vibrant, passionate and inspiring ECE professional ready to lead, motivate and make a difference? Rata St Preschool is a community-owned, not-for-profit centre in Taumarunui, licensed for 40 children. We are seeking an enthusiastic Centre Manager/Professional Leader to…”
The school
Rata Street Pre-school
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Community based
- Students
- 50
- Address
- Rata Street, Taumarunui