
Centre Manager, Onehunga
Our Kids Early Learning Centre
Listed 12 days ago
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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.
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Brooke MacClure (Area Manager) for more information.

Brooke MacClure (Area Manager)
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Our Kids Early Learning Centre






