Are you looking for a fresh challenge in a pivotal leadership role as a Centre Director with professional development opportunities and the satisfaction of being part of a people-focused organisation? At Kindercare we have been building careers for 50 years and we believe that we are an employer of choice.

As a valued and appreciated member of our Kindercare team, we foster a culture of kindness and fun, where relationships come first. We invest in you and care about your wellbeing by providing access to an employee assistance provider and various wellbeing resources and tools. Our team thrive because we offer:

• Assurance of pay parity

• Sign-on bonus of up to $1,500 (less tax) if ECE qualified, registered and hold a current practising certificate (T&Cs apply)

• 10 days sick leave from your first day of employment (T&Cs apply)

• Fully funded Teacher registration

• Career-advancing professional development

• Culture that supports community projects

• Focused leadership development

• 50% childcare fees for your child

Offering safe, loving care, and learning since 2007, Kindercare Kilbirnie is licensed to provide outstanding care and education for 100 children. Our people are the heart of Kindercare, and in this pivotal leadership role you will be inspired to lead and support our mission driven team, foster authentic partnerships with families, and ensure our care and education develops each child’s full potential. You will be strongly aligned with our core values of safe, loved and learning, and have proven leadership experience in:

• Managing and building strong, trusted relationships with whānau and team members

• Nurturing your team and growing their potential by role modelling, mentoring, and coaching.

• Continuing to provide an environment where children are inspired and empowered to be curious and capable learners.

• Competently managing key operational tasks and financial performance

The ideal candidate will be an ECE / Primary qualified Teacher with a current practicing certificate, preferably with leadership experience in the ECE sector. Kindercare will offer a relocation grant (if applicable) to the successful candidate.

If new opportunities and career development energises you and the easy access to Wellington airport for weekend getaways is also appealing, we would love to hear from you.