Area Manager, Hamilton
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New Shoots Children's Centre's

Area Manager

  • Posted 1mo ago
  • Hybrid
  • Full Time

Hamilton

Job Description

Area Manager | Waikato & South Auckland


At New Shoots and Educare, we believe every child deserves the best possible start in life. As part of our growing early childhood education group, we're seeking an exceptional Area Manager to lead our Waikato and South Auckland centres.


This is a role for someone who thrives on developing people, driving performance, and creating environments where tamariki, whānau and kaimahi flourish.


You'll lead a portfolio of centres through a team of Centre Managers, building leadership capability, championing quality teaching and learning, and ensuring our centres deliver outstanding outcomes every day.


What you'll be doing


  • Leading and coaching Centre Managers to achieve excellent educational and operational outcomes
  • Building high-performing, engaged teams that live our values and purpose
  • Driving continuous improvement across curriculum, people, financial performance and quality standards
  • Supporting leaders through change while maintaining strong engagement and accountability
  • Using data and insights to identify opportunities and lift performance
  • Ensuring health, safety, compliance and risk management standards are met
  • Partnering with Ministry agencies, whānau and internal support teams to achieve positive outcomes


About you


You are an experienced leader of leaders who knows how to bring out the best in people.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy balancing strategy with hands-on leadership, and have a track record of lifting performance through coaching, mentoring and accountability.


You will bring:


  • Proven experience leading leaders across multiple sites or locations
  • Energy, drive and the ability to inspire teams to achieve great outcomes
  • Strong operational and financial acumen
  • Experience leading change and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
  • A passion for making a difference for tamariki, whānau and communities


What you'll bring


  • A minimum of five years' leadership experience within early childhood education or a related sector
  • A recognised qualification in Early Childhood Education or a related field
  • Current Teaching Council registration
  • Experience managing performance, developing leaders and building high-performing teams
  • Strong communication, organisational and financial management skills
  • Confidence using technology and digital systems to improve outcomes


Why join us?


This is an opportunity to join an organisation with a clear purpose, strong values and ambitious plans for the future.


You'll work alongside a passionate leadership team committed to empowering communities, growing great leaders and delivering exceptional early learning experiences.


As part of the team, you will enjoy:


  • A competitive salary, with company vehicle
  • Ongoing professional development
  • A supportive and collaborative Senior Leadership Team
  • Wellbeing initiatives to support you both professionally and personally
  • 50% childcare fees for your own children at an Educare centre
  • Branded uniform


Apply now and help shape the future of early childhood education across Waikato and South Auckland.


Based in Waikato with regular travel across the Waikato and South Auckland region.


NOTE: Applications will be reviewed as they come through, role closes September 9th.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Performance Management
  • Leadership
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Financial Management
  • Technology Use

Desired Soft Skills

  • Coaching
  • Team Building
  • Mentoring
  • Communication
  • Organisational Skills

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🧕 Inclusive Workspace
  • ❤ Care and Appreciation
  • 👶 Childcare Support
  • 💯 Employee Mentoring Program
  • 🧠 Mental Health Workshops
  • 💚 Counselling Services
  • 💪 Physical Health Workshops
  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🛂 Visa Sponsorship
  • 🚗 Company Car
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🅿 Free Parking
  • 🎖 Long Service Rewards
  • 📣 Referral Bonuses
  • ⛑ Uniform Provided
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  • 🌿 Indigenous Rights
  • 🧠 Neurodiverse
  • 🏃 Women Leadership
  • 👩 Woman CEO
  • ⛓ Ethical Sourcing
  • ♻ Recycle
  • 💝 Charitable
  • 🙌 Community Focused
  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer
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Job Schedule

  • Monday to Friday

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