Puna/Early Learning Centre Manager

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa(TWoA) is New Zealand’s second largest tertiary institution, and we’ve beenproviding transformational education opportunities to New Zealanders for over35 years. Our vision of ‘Whānau transformation through education’ drives our commitment to being at the forefront of tertiary educationunderpinned by Māori culture and values.

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

• Te Aroha: Havingregard for one another and those for whom we are responsible and to whom we areaccountable.
• Te Whakapono: The basisof our beliefs and the confidence that what we are doing is right.
• Ngā Ture: Theknowledge that our actions are morally and ethically right and that we areacting in an honourable manner.
• Kotahitanga: Unityamongst iwi and other ethnicities; standing as one.

About therole

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 Raroera Te Puawai Puna Reo on a permanent full-time (40 hours per week) basisbased in 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 PunaReo, including mentoring staff, leading program planning, and conductinginternal evaluations.
• Ensuring all compliance standards and regulationsare upheld.
• Monitor teaching quality, tamariki progress, manageresources, and maintain records.
• Develop external relationships and foster internalrelationships.
• Lead meetings, manage work force and engage in teamactivities.
• Manage enrolments, funding, and budgets allocationseffectively.

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 andcurrent practicing certificate.
• 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.

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

If we’veoutlined a role that matches your skills and capabilities and a workenvironment that appeals, apply today!We look forward to meeting you.

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