Early Learning Education Puna (Centre) Manager

About us

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand’ssecond largest tertiary institution, and we’ve been providing transformationaleducation opportunities to New Zealanders for over 35 years. Our visionof ‘Whānau transformation through education’ drives our commitment tobeing at the forefront of tertiary education underpinned by Māori culture andvalues.

Ko ngā uara (our values) are woven throughout theactions we take to achieve great outcomes for our tauira (students) and kaimahi(employees):

• Te Aroha: Having regard for one another and those for whom we are responsible andto whom we are accountable.
• Te Whakapono: The basis of our beliefs and the confidence that what we are doing isright.
• Ngā Ture: The knowledge that our actions are morally and ethically right and thatwe are acting in an honourable manner.
• Kotahitanga: Unity amongst iwi and other ethnicities; standing as one.

About the role

Are you passionate about fostering a strength-based leadership approachwhile creating positive, enduring relationships? We are seeking a dynamicindividual to join our team as a Puna Manager at our Apakura Te Kākano Puna Reo on a permanent full-time (40 hours per week) basis, based in Te Awamutu, Hamilton.

This is a pivotal role in providing leadership, professional development,and supervision to our ELC Kaiako (Educators), Administrator and Cook. Thisrole is instrumental in meeting management responsibilities to ensurecompliance and maintain the quality of operations and meeting the needs of allstakeholders. Upholding strategic and operational excellence is crucial indelivering exceptional Education services to our tamariki.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the day-to-day of the Puna Reo,including mentoring staff, leading program planning, and conducting internalevaluations
• Ensuring all compliance standards and regulations are upheld.
• Monitor teaching quality, tamariki progress, manage resources, andmaintain records.
• Develop external relationships and foster internal relationships.
• Lead meetings, manage work force and engage in team activities.
• Manage enrolments, funding, and budgets allocations effectively.

About you

The perfect fit for this role would be someone who is a passionateleader with strong communication, strategic management skills, complianceexpertise, and a genuine dedication to fostering a thriving learningenvironment for our tamariki.

You will also bring with you:

• Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education).
• Teaching Council of New Zealand Registration and current practicingcertificate.
• 2-4 years’ experience in a leadership position
• Awareness of the ECEregulations and funding framework
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

As akaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in culturalactivities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture andtikanga) is desirable.

If we’ve outlined arole that matches your skills and capabilities and a work environment thatappeals, apply today! We look forward tomeeting you.

Aposition description can be downloaded below.For more information, please email [email protected]