Taranaki Centre Director Opportunity for Innovative Childcare Leader

2 days ago


New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand Taranaki Full time

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for delivering exceptional childcare services? Busy Bees Waitara is seeking a highly experienced and motivated centre director to join our dynamic team in Taranaki.

About Us

We are an innovative service provider dedicated to delivering high-quality care and education to children. Our centre offers a play-based approach to learning, allowing children time and space to explore and develop their skills.

We provide a comprehensive range of activities and experiences across the curriculum, including water and messy play, science experimenting, art, construction, baking/cooking, bike track, sand pit, and climbing equipment.

About You

As our centre director, you will be responsible for leading and guiding our team of kaiako to deliver best practice childcare services. You will have access to an excellent support network within the Busy Bees whanau and a Regional Manager who is committed to coaching and developing your success.

We value professional development for all our teachers and are committed to upskilling and growing your professional development. You will be expected to wear many hats to adapt to the ever-evolving environment and meet various needs.

You will have a strong presence on the floor, providing mentoring and role modelling of exceptional teaching practice to the team. Your responsibilities will include creating solid community relationships, compliance management, mentoring, driving exceptional standards of teaching, and making decisions that drive the future focus for the centre.

Key Responsibilities
  • An inspirational leader with an innate ability to develop and lead a team to deliver best practice childcare services
  • B Ed/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE) and current teacher registration/certification
  • Demonstrated leadership experience with a commitment to coaching, mentoring, and inspiring others
  • Initiative, desire, and passion for quality practice standards and commitment to the principles of Te Whariki
  • Familiarity with the New Zealand Education Council, ERO, MOE requirements, Licensing Criteria, 2008 Regulations, and Code of Ethics
What We Offer

We offer:

  • A competitive salary of $80,000 - $100,000 per annum
  • Full pay parity
  • Full payment of Teacher Registration costs and paid First Aid
  • Free flu vaccinations
  • Discounted Childcare Fees
  • Leadership development course to grow new leaders
  • A company-wide commitment to employee wellbeing with access to an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Time out of ratio to enable you to coach and mentor your team

If you are a passionate and experienced leader with a commitment to delivering exceptional childcare services, we want to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and Cover Letter and be part of our journey to deliver the best possible childcare services to our community.



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