ECE Centre Manager (BestStart Ferry Road)
Centre Manager – BestStart Ferry Road - Lead with confidence in a vibrant, culturally rich community!
BestStart Ferry Road is on the lookout for a strong, confident, and community-minded Centre Manager to lead our well-established team. Based in the heart of Woolston, our purpose-built centre is known for its strong occupancy and deep-rooted relationships within a highly diverse local community.
This is a permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday).We’re looking for someone who brings calm leadership, professionalism, and resilience.
This is a rewarding role suited to someone who communicates with clarity, leads with empathy, and has the presence to navigate a variety of perspectives and cultures with confidence and respect.
About the Centre
Our centre is licensed for 70 children, across three classrooms with two spacious outdoor playgrounds. We’ve built a reputation for quality, consistency, and genuine connections with our families. Our programme reflects and celebrates the cultures of our tamariki and whānau, this is a place where everyone should feel they belong.
Our community inspires us. We regularly connect through local excursions, cultural celebrations, sports, and centre events. Our team is proud of the strong relationships they’ve built, and they’re ready for a leader who can honour this while driving performance in both quality and operations.
Why choose BestStart?
We’re committed to being a progressive and supportive employer in the ECE sector. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:
- Full Pay Parity
- Supportive coaching and mentoring
- Fully funded teacher certification
- Leadership development programmes
- Independent Centre Manager pathway for high performers
- Access to Whare Ako, our online learning platform
- Subsidised health insurance (Southern Cross)
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- EAP support and wellbeing initiatives
- Sick leave from your first day
- One week’s extra leave after 10 years’ service
- Discounted Childcare
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Holds a Level 7 ECE qualification and current teacher certification
- Has strong working knowledge of ECE regulations, Te Whāriki, and child-led curriculum
- Demonstrates a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and inclusive practice
- Is a confident and empathetic communicator
- Has leadership experience
- Can coach and grow others while driving quality outcomes
- Thrives on simplifying systems and lifting performance
Ready to lead with purpose? Apply now or contact our Talent Specialist Emma Poole, on 027 1800 1747 for a confidential chat.
Join us at BestStart Ferry Road and take the next step in your leadership journey - where diversity is celebrated, and strong leadership makes a real difference.
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