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Manawatu/Whanganui · 1HAupy

Qualified ECE Centre Manager/Professional Leader

Rata Street Pre-school

Full-time, PermanentEarly learning / kōhanga reo, Centre managerBeginning teachers welcome

Listed Not specified · Closes 18 Nov 2026

About the role

Are you a vibrant, passionate and inspiring ECE professional ready to lead, motivate and make a difference? Rata St Preschool is a community-owned, not-for-profit centre in Taumarunui, licensed for 40 children. We are seeking an enthusiastic Centre Manager/Professional Leader to lead our teaching team, support our tamariki and whānau, and help our little preschool continue to grow! We’re looking for a qualified ECE teacher with current NZ teacher registration, strong leadership and communication skills, and a passion for quality education, teamwork and community connections. You’ll bring energy, fresh ideas, great organisational skills and a genuine love for what you do. This role is remunerated in line with ECE pay parity rates. Visa requirements Applicants must have the legal right to work in NZ and, if applicable, a current visa permitting this role. We are not an accredited employer.

Learning-area tags: Belonging / Mana Whenua, Communication / Mana Reo, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

How to apply

Cindy Woolston and Oriori Rewiri Phone027 350 9138 Emailratast.chairs@gmail.com

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