Centre Manager

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. New Shoots Children's Centres – Tauranga, North Island Are you an experienced Centre Manager ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Due to internal movement and promotion, we are now looking for an exceptional Centre Director to join our wonderful Sandhurst team. For 10 years, New Shoots Sandhurst has been a part of the Papamoa community, creating a warm, nurturing place where tamariki can learn, explore, grow, and simply be themselves. Our team are so proud of the environments they create every day and the relationships they have with each other and our families. To be successful in this role you will have had experience as a Centre Manager/Director within an ECE environment and will: Possess true people management abilities, be comfortable in difficult conversations and drive to inspire and uplift staff. Have the ability to conceptualise, plan, and implement appropriate learning programs for children's and ensure that program planning is overseen by your team leaders. Have experience in overseeing quality, safety, and creativity to all set-ups for all ages that facilitate meaningful learning experiences for tamariki to maximise learning and exploration. Have extensive experience in the day-to-day management of a centre Be confident in understanding and implementing budgets and rosters as well as the ability to juggle these at the last minute Understand the Ministry requirements for ratios, policies & procedures, and compliance with the early childhood regulations. Genuinely want to inspire, mentor, and support staff with your vast experience in ECE Have a true positive outlook and mindset - one that will filter down through your team to our children and their families. You establish the centre culture so we want someone that can make it fun, positive, and exceptionally high quality. Need to be fully qualified and registered with the New Zealand Teachers Council. At New Shoots the educational theories that inspire our daily activities and are important to us include Te Whariki Howard Gardners multiple intelligence The principals of RIE and PIKLER philosophies; along with others, so a strong understanding and implementation of these theories are essential. Some of the best things about working at New Shoots are: Smaller ratios to help with building solid and meaningful relationships with tamariki and whanau An amazing team of teachers that inspire our tamariki every day Pay parity – Full Pay Parity Staff benefits package full of fantastic surprises Supplied uniforms Endless learning opportunities and PD support Wellbeing support through EAP A stunning environment that will feel like your home away from home. Support from very knowledgable Area Managers, CEO, and Support Team. #J-18808-Ljbffr