• Fantastic facilities in a great location.
• Close to amenities, purpose-built, clean & spacious.
• Excellent staff and non-contact spaces for Kaiako.
• Licenced for 125 tamariki.
• Paid teaching registration and first aid.
• Subsidised childcare for your tamariki.
• Full Pay Parity – we’ve opted in (and we pay above rates!) 

Showcase your ECE Leadership at scale in this exciting opportunity! Step into our Centre Manager role at Active Explorers Swanson. You’ll enjoy a purpose-built centre with a large team who are passionate about nurturing the next generation of lifelong learners!

About Us
At Active Explorers Swanson, our values guide us daily:

• Kotahitanga – We are stronger together.
• Manaakitanga – We make everyone feel welcome.
• Mahia te mahi – We thrive on progress.
• Kia manawanui – We see a world of possibilities.

About the Role
You’ll lead with a strong commitment to equity, ensuring fair and inclusive practices. In this role, you will:

• Provide hands-on leadership, fostering a positive and inclusive culture.
• Support and mentor your team, encouraging professional growth and building capability for our engaged and passionate team.
• Ensure excellence in occupancy, compliance, and team engagement.
• Build strong relationships with whānau and the wider community.
• Work closely with our Area Manager to drive success.

What We Offer:

• A well-resourced centre with spacious, inspiring learning environments.
• Competitive salary, professional development, and career pathways.
• A half-day of birthday leave.
• The chance to be part of the Evolve network of ECE professionals.

Who You Are:

• You’re an ECE-qualified professional with full teaching registration and experience managing an ECE Centre in Aotearoa.
• You might be ready to take the next step from managing a smaller ECE Centre, or you’re just excited to enjoy a fresh, modern, and well-equipped environment.
• You have demonstrated the ability to build and maintain occupancy, building strong whānau and community relationships.
• You have deep knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations, and good computer skills (ideally experience with Infocare or Discover)
• You bring business acumen, strong leadership, and a passion for fostering a positive, high-performing, inclusive team culture.
• Most importantly, you believe in putting people first—children, whānau, and your team.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact, apply today!