Centre Manager Fixed-Term Maternity Cover Position

Are you an organised, people-focused ECE leader who enjoys building strong relationships, supporting others and leading a collaborative team? We have an exciting opportunity to join the Little Ferns whānau in Rolleston as our centre manager on a fixed-term maternity cover contract for approximately 12 months. Little Ferns is a locally owned early learning centre with three learning spaces and a passionate team dedicated to creating a nurturing, welcoming environment for tamariki and whānau. About the role You will provide leadership across the centre, working alongside our Business Support Manager, Team Leads and teaching team. Your role will involve mentoring and supporting kaiako, building positive relationships and overseeing daily operations, systems and compliance requirements. We're looking for someone who: has previous experience managing an ECE centre licensed for 60+ children demonstrates strong leadership, mentoring and interpersonal skills builds positive relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues is organised, adaptable and solutions-focused confidently supports and develops Team Leads communicates openly, professionally and with empathy understands ECE regulations, compliance and centre operations is confident using technology and administrative systems. Discover and Excel experience is advantageous. Why Little Ferns? ? As part of a small, locally owned company, you'll enjoy: Full Pay Parity. Attractive sign-on bonus. Supportive transition into the role. Established Team Lead structure. Ongoing Business Support Manager guidance. Strong connections with our sister centre managers. Collaborative team culture, regular events and plenty of fun! Above all, we're looking for a people person who brings calm, confidence, organisation and positive leadership to our centre. Sound like you? We'd love to hear from you!