Punavai o le Atamai Preschool Otago

Centre manager

The Punavai o le Atamai preschool is an early childhood centre located in South Dunedin. Licensed for 55 children including 15 under two years old and owned by the Congregational Christian Church Samoa, Dunedin.

We value the safety, wellbeing, and education of all fanau, nurturing them in the Samoan and Pasifika languages, culture and spirituality. Our values are Alofa (Love): Showing love and compassion in all interactions. Faaaloalo, (Respect): Treating everyone with respect and dignity. Tautua (Service): Committing to serve our fanau, aiga and community.

We are recruiting for a centre manager to lead our team and ensure the development and provision of quality education services and learning experiences for our Samoan and Pasifika fanau.  

Key responsibilities:

• Provide effective leadership and management of personnel at Punavai.
• Ensure Punavai meets its strategic, operational and financial objectives.
• Deliver a high-quality educational programme.
• Support and participate in the development of Punavai's strategic plan.

Qualifications and experience:

• Certificated teacher with at least three years of early childhood management experience.
• Excellent people and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Te Whāriki.
• Right to live and work in New Zealand.
• Advantage: Fluency in Samoan and familiarity with Pasifika cultures.

Position details:

• Full-time: Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Salary: Extended pay parity.

Benefits and opportunities:

• Competitive salary: Reflective of role responsibilities 
• Professional development: Opportunities for continuous learning and growth
• Paid time off: Generous sick leave
• Free parking.

Inclusivity statement:

At Punavai o le Atamai, we believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances the quality of our education. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including different ages, genders, ethnicities, religions and abilities.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you.