Centre Manager (BestStart Kaikorai Valley Road)
BestStart Kaikorai Valley Road is seeking a confident, relationship‑driven Centre Manager to lead our well‑established, collaborative team. If you are passionate about high‑quality teaching, strong whānau partnerships, and creating exceptional learning outcomes, this role offers the opportunity to grow your leadership in a supportive, thriving environment.
Our centre has a stable team culture, strong community connections, and a purpose‑built environment that supports meaningful, child‑led learning.
About Our Centre
At BestStart Kaikorai Valley Road, we learn, share, laugh, and grow together.
Located in the heart of Kaikorai Valley, our purpose‑built centre provides a welcoming, vibrant, and flexible environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Our Kaiako are committed to nurturing respectful, loving relationships and creating learning spaces where every child’s identity, culture, and mana are recognised.
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and embrace bicultural practice. Our curriculum is grounded in child‑led exploration and the belief that children learn best through active engagement with the world around them.
Why BestStart
BestStart is committed to being a progressive, adaptable leader in the ECE sector, where teachers and leaders are recognised for the impact they make. We are proud to have opted into full pay parity.
You will also benefit from:
- Whare Ako online learning
- Coaching and mentoring tailored to your leadership role
- Leadership pathways and professional development
- Discounted childcare
- Opportunity to join our Independent Centre Manager Programme
- Subsidised health insurance
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- EAP counselling
- Wellbeing programme
- Sick leave available from day one
- Additional week of leave after 10 years of service
About the Role
As Centre Manager, you will be a high‑impact leader who thrives on connection, communication, and supporting others to grow. You will work closely with your Area Manager and lead the day‑to‑day operations of a well‑resourced, purpose‑built centre with three age‑specific learning rooms.
This is a permanent, full‑time position (40 hours, Monday–Friday).
This position is ideal for an experienced Centre Manager or a Head Teacher ready to take the next step.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from experienced Centre Managers and strong Head Teachers ready to step into leadership.
You will bring:
- BEd/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE or Primary) and current certification
- Strong understanding of child‑led curriculum and pedagogy
- Excellent knowledge of ECE regulations, Te Whāriki, and compliance
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in everyday practice
- Strength in coaching and developing others
- A mindset for innovation and continuous improvement
How to Apply: Click Apply Now, or contact our Talent Specialist Emma Poole on 027 1800 1747 for a confidential conversation.
We look forward to welcoming you to BestStart Kaikorai Valley Road, where leadership, learning, and community come together.
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