Educare Bream Bay · Northland
ECE Centre Manager
Early learningFull-time, PermanentHousing or relocation help
Educare Bream Bay in Northland is seeking a full-time, permanent ECE Centre Manager. The role leads centre operations, staffing, compliance, finances and teaching practice, with a focus on Te Whāriki, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and relationships with whānau and the community. It is 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, rostered between 7.30am and 5.30pm, with administration time.
- Current New Zealand teacher registration required
- Recognised ECE qualification required
- Leadership or management experience required
- Relocation support may be available
Closes 18 Dec 2026
Applications close 18 Dec 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Lead the day-to-day operation of Educare Bream Bay, including teaching quality, staffing, rosters, enrolments, occupancy, finances, compliance and professional development. This is a permanent, full-time Centre Manager role working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, on a 7.30am to 5.30pm roster, with weekly non-contact administration time. The start date is not stated; relocation support may be available.
What they’re looking for
- Recognised ECE teaching qualification and current New Zealand registration
- Experience in ECE leadership or centre management
- Knowledge of ECE regulations, licensing and compliance
- Understanding of Te Whāriki and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Operational and financial management experience
- Experience managing staffing, occupancy and resources
About the school
Educare Bream Bay is an early learning and kōhanga reo centre in Northland. It focuses on supporting tamariki to thrive, strengthening relationships with whānau and the wider community, and providing an inclusive environment guided by Te Whāriki and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
How to apply
Apply by 18 December 2026. Application instructions and a contact role are not provided.
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
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“As Centre Manager, you'll lead the overall operation and continued success of Educare Bream Bay. You'll have the opportunity to shape team culture, support teaching excellence, strengthen community connections and ensure the centre operates effectively, sustainably and in line with…”
The school
Educare Bream Bay
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Privately owned
- Students
- 37
- Address
- Shop 32 386 Marsden Point Road, Ruakaka-Whangarei