Centre Manager, Onehunga

Our Kids is a family-owned organisation (est. 2008) with 5 centres across Tamaki Makaurau. Onehunga is licensed for 70 tamariki (18 U2/52 O2). Our programme is guided by Te Whariki, with practice inspired by Reggio and RIE and a firm commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

The opportunity, what you’ll lead:

• People leadership: coach, mentor and grow kaiako; lead a purposeful professional growth cycle.
• Curriculum leadership: embed Te Whariki, inquiry and rich documentation; champion child-led learning.
• Quality & compliance: licensing, health & safety, ERO readiness, policies and procedures.
• Whānau partnerships: build trusted relationships that strengthen learning and community connection.
• Centre performance: staffing, rosters, resourcing and budgets; partner with the area manager and business manager on occupancy and centre goals.

You’ll bring:

• NZ-recognised ECE qualification and current full, Tuturu practising certificate.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in an ECE setting.
• Deep pedagogical knowledge; confident with HR fundamentals and compliance.
• A collaborative style, cultural responsiveness and excellent communication.
• Proven experience at turning enquiries into enrolments and growing centres to full capacity.
• Experienced in mentoring and developing kaiako.

What we offer:

• Full pay parity, Centre Manager rate.
• Robust induction, mentoring and meaningful PD.
• Generous budgets for quality resources, supportive ratios and discounted staff childcare.
• A warm, collaborative culture with hands-on support from senior leadership and our centre network.

If this sounds like you please apply, sharing how your philosophy aligns with ours.