Centre Manager | Busy Bees Manchester Street

We have an opportunity for a centre leader to guide our team at Busy Bees, Manchester Street in Feilding.

We are looking for a professional who sees every child as a unique, someone who will drive educational success through a commitment to holistic improvement. As the anchor of our centre, you will be open-minded regarding change and dedicated to ensuring the children's learning journeys are met with inspiration and motivation. 

Why Us? | Hei aha mātou? 

At Busy Bees Manchester Street Early Learning Centre in Fielding, our centre provides nurturing childcare and stimulating environments for young children. We have separate nursery and preschool rooms, as well as areas where tamariki can come together to share tuakana-teina (older-younger child) interactions where wonderful teaching moments are shared. 

The Opportunity | Te Āheinga 

As the Centre Manager, you will be responsible for the performance of your centre and the development of a high performing team.  

• Your role will involve delivering quality care and education with a focus on staff management, compliance, and sound financial performance.  

• You will work alongside your team to ensure excellence, while mentoring kaiako through their Professional Growth Cycles  

• You will lead the implementation of a centre-specific strategic plan. 

• You will be the face of our centre, building deep connections within the wider community and ensuring the reputation of the centre remains exemplary.

About You | Mōu

• You hold a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or an equivalent NZQA-approved Level 7 qualification. 

• You are a registered teacher with a current practicing certificate and a valid First Aid Certificate. 

• You have proven experience in a leadership role within the ECE sector and a passion for coaching and mentoring staff. 

• You possess in-depth knowledge of Te Whāriki, MOE Regulations, Licensing Criteria, and Teaching Council requirements. 

• You have experience working with childcare management software and understand how to manage enrolments, rosters, and occupancy targets. 

• You are committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and ensuring Te Reo Māori and tikanga are woven into daily life. 

Why Join Our Team? | He aha koe i hono ai ki to matou tima?

• We offer a competitive remuneration package featuring Full Pay Parity to recognise your professional expertise. 

• You will enjoy a generous out-of-ratio allowance so you can truly focus on what matters: coaching and inspiring your team

• You will be backed by a national support network within Busy Bees Aotearoa, offering you the safety net of national expertise with a local feel

• Your wellbeing is a priority, with access to an EAP and a culture that encourages open, honest communication

• You will have the opportunity to grow professionally within an innovative service that values holistic prosperity

• The backing of a large values-driven organisation that celebrates each centre’s identity

If you are a leader who is ready to lead a commitment to excellence and deliver the best possible childcare services to our community, we want to hear from you.

Please apply now with your CV and a Cover Letter outlining your leadership philosophy and your vision for Busy Bees Manchester Street.

Applicants must hold NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Why Work for Busy Bees?
If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.