Join Our Kids - Centre Manager

Lead Our Kids Mataki Way as our new Centre Manager

Our Kids Early Learning is a family-owned organisation (est. 2008) with four centres across Tāmaki Makaurau. Mataki Way (Glen Eden) is a purpose-built centre licensed for 60 tamariki (18 U2 / 42 O2). Our programme is guided by Te Whāriki, inspired by Reggio and RIE, and grounded in our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This is a full-time leadership role.

Why this Role?

As Centre Manager at Mataki Way, you’ll lead a people-first culture where kaiako are supported to deliver rich, child-led learning. You’ll steward quality and compliance, build strong whānau partnerships, and work with our Area Manager and Business Manager on resourcing, occupancy and centre goals.

What you’ll lead:

  • People leadership: Coach, mentor and grow kaiako; lead a purposeful Professional Growth Cycle.
  • Curriculum leadership: Embed Te Whāriki, inquiry and rich documentation; champion child-led learning.
  • Quality & compliance: Licensing, health & safety, policies and procedures, ERO readiness.
  • Whānau partnerships: Build trusted relationships that strengthen learning and community connection.
  • Centre performance: Staffing, rosters, resourcing and budgets; collaborate on occupancy and goals.

What you’ll bring:

  • ECE qualification + practising certificate: NZ-recognised, Full registration (Tūturu).
  • Proven leadership: Demonstrated experience leading in an ECE setting.
  • Pedagogy & compliance: Deep curriculum knowledge; confident with HR fundamentals and regulation.
  • Collaborative style: Culturally responsive, excellent communicator and relationship-builder

What we offer:

  • Full Pay Parity
  • Robust induction, mentoring and meaningful PD.
  • Generous budgets for quality resources and supportive ratios.
  • Discounted staff childcare.
  • A warm, collaborative culture with hands-on support from senior leadership and our centre network.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re eager to make a difference and meet the needs of our youngest learners with compassion and flexibility, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV and a cover letter highlighting what makes you a great fit for our team.

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