" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eArea Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"29457\"\u003e Education \u0026amp; Child Care \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"29458\"\u003e Early Childhood - Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"29459\"\u003e Canterbury \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"29460\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 9/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e 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\u0027re seeking an exceptional Area Manager to lead our Wellington and Christchurch centres.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eThis is a role for someone who thrives on developing people, driving performance, and creating environments where tamariki, wh\u0026#257;nau and kaimahi flourish.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eYou\u0027ll 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0027ll be doing\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeading and coaching Centre Managers to achieve excellent educational and operational outcomes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding high-performing, engaged teams that live our values and purpose\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDriving continuous improvement across curriculum, people, financial performance and quality standards\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting leaders through change while maintaining strong engagement and accountability\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing data and insights to identify opportunities and lift performance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsuring health, safety, compliance and risk management standards are met\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePartnering with Ministry agencies, wh\u0026#257;nau and internal support teams to achieve positive outcomes\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout you\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou are an experienced leader of leaders who knows how to bring out the best in people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou 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.\u0026nbsp;You will bring:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven experience leading leaders across multiple sites or locations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnergy, drive and the ability to inspire teams to achieve great outcomes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong operational and financial acumen\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience leading change and continuous improvement initiatives\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA passion for making a difference for tamariki, wh\u0026#257;nau and communities\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0027ll bring\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA minimum of five years\u0027 leadership experience within early childhood education or a related sector\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA recognised qualification in Early Childhood Education or a related field\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent Teaching Council registration\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience managing performance, developing leaders and building high-performing teams\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication, organisational and financial management skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfidence using technology and digital systems to improve outcomes\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy join us?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an opportunity to join an organisation with a clear purpose, strong values and ambitious plans for the future.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eYou\u0027ll work alongside a passionate leadership team committed to empowering communities, growing great leaders and delivering exceptional early learning experiences.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs part of the team, you will enjoy:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA competitive salary, with company vehicle\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOngoing professional development\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA supportive and collaborative Senior Leadership Team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWellbeing initiatives to support you both professionally and personally\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e50% childcare fees for your own children at an Educare centre\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBranded uniform\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Apply now and help shape the future of early childhood education across Wellington and Christchurch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRegular travel across the Wellington and Christchurch regions will be required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/em\u003eApplications will be reviewed as they are submitted - applications close Wednesday, 28 October 2026. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"913996\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "