Centre Manager – All About Children Greta Point, Wellington 

Kids' World Childcare Wellington Ltd is seeking an experienced, driven, and passionate Centre Manager to lead our established centre, All About Children Greta Point. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven early childhood leader who is equally passionate about delivering high-quality education and driving operational excellence. As Centre Manager, you will be responsible for leading the overall performance of the centre, with a strong focus on enrolments, occupancy growth, team leadership, compliance, administration, and building positive relationships with children, families, and the wider community. 

Working alongside a supportive and experienced senior leadership team, you will play a key role in ensuring the centre continues to thrive while maintaining exceptional standards of care and education. 

We’re Looking for Someone Who: 

• Has proven experience in a leadership role within the Early Childhood Education sector 

• Holds a Bachelor of Education or Diploma in Teaching (ECE) – Level 7, with current full teacher registration 

• Has a strong understanding of centre operations, administration, and compliance requirements 

• Demonstrates success in building and maintaining strong occupancy and enrolment levels 

• Has excellent business acumen and the ability to monitor and improve centre performance 

• Is confident in building meaningful relationships with families and engaging with the local community 

• Possesses exceptional organisational, communication, and time-management skills 

• Has experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams 

• Has sound knowledge of Te Whāriki, Education Council requirements, ERO expectations, MOE regulations, Licensing Criteria (2008), and the Code of Professional Responsibility 

• Is proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to continuous improvement 

• Brings energy, resilience, innovation, and a genuine passion for early childhood education 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the centre 

• Drive enrolment growth and maintain strong occupancy levels 

• Oversee administration, compliance, and centre performance 

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective families 

• Support, mentor, and inspire the teaching team 

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality educational programmes and outcomes for children 

• Maintain compliance with all regulatory and licensing requirements 

• Work collaboratively with senior leadership to achieve organisational goals and centre success 

Why Join Us? 

• Above industry standard salary PLUS KPI Incentives for the right candidate 

• Full payment of Teacher Registration and First Aid certification 

• Generous childcare fee discounts 

• Ongoing leadership development opportunities 

• Dedicated support from an experienced senior leadership team 

• A company-wide commitment to employee wellbeing 

• Opportunities to contribute to the growth and success of a respected ECE organisation 

What You'll Gain: 

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an established and respected centre. You'll be empowered to lead with confidence, influence centre performance, grow enrolments, develop your team, and contribute to the continued success of both the centre and the wider organisation. 

Ready to take the next step in your leadership career? 

Apply now with your CV and cover letter to: [email protected]