Brand New Childcare Centre · Canterbury
Centre Manager
Early learningFull time, PermanentHousing or relocation help
This full-time, permanent Centre Manager role is at a new early learning centre in central Rolleston, Canterbury, serving up to 75 tamariki and located opposite an established primary school. The successful ECE leader will establish the centre’s culture, teaching approach and team, while building relationships with whānau and the community; relocation support from Auckland may be discussed.
- New centre for 75 tamariki
- Located opposite an established primary school
- Leads culture, teaching approach and team
- Possible relocation support from Auckland
Closes in 16 days
Applications close 21 Nov 2026.
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About the role
Lead the establishment and day-to-day operation of a new full-time, permanent early learning centre in central Rolleston. The purpose-built service will cater for 75 tamariki and sit opposite an established primary school. You will set the centre’s culture and teaching approach, recruit and guide the teaching team, and build relationships with tamariki, whānau and the community. Relocation support from Auckland may be available, depending on individual circumstances.
What they’re looking for
- Experienced early childhood education professional
- Leadership experience in an ECE setting
- Honest, dependable and emotionally aware
- Practical, solutions-focused approach
- Commitment to high-quality early learning
- Clear goals for developing a new centre
About the school
This is a new early learning centre in Rolleston, Canterbury, serving up to 75 tamariki. The centre aims to develop a strong sense of purpose, belonging and connection with its community.
How to apply
Apply by outlining your ECE and leadership experience, leadership motivations, career goals and plans for establishing the centre. Include whether you would consider relocating from Auckland and what support would assist; applications close on 21 November 2026.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Centre manager
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 22 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“A Unique Leadership Opportunity Kia ora Are you an experienced ECE professional in Auckland ready for your next big step — and open to relocating to Christchurch for the right opportunity? Imagine helping establish a brand-new early learning centre from…”