Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand Waikato

Regional ECE manager

About us

Te Rito Maioha, Early Childhood New Zealand are leaders in early childhood and primary education – growing teachers, leaders, experts, knowledge and bicultural practices so every child learns and thrives. As a tertiary provider, we offer diploma, degree and postgraduate qualifications in early childhood and primary education, shaped by the latest research, new knowledge and fresh thinking. As a membership organisation, we are a strong voice advocating for our sector and connecting our members with the sector-related issues, policy and professional development.

 Our staff enjoy

• Our organisational wellbeing programme – supporting your overall wellbeing
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous study leave, with Christmas close-down 

About the role:

As regional education leader, you will be effectively managing a small, diverse group of lecturers to deliver high-quality teacher education programmes. You will lead and facilitate community networking, attract and retain students and members and facilitate professional learning and development initiatives and other events. Promoting and maintaining positive relationships with local Kaumatua, iwi and ECE stakeholders and providing pastoral care for locally based students will also be key to your success.  

You will enjoy; the support of a network of other REL’s throughout Aotearoa who share your vision of top-quality teaching and leadership in ECE, generous study leave, ongoing professional development and a competitive salary. 

As REL your role will include a research component giving you the opportunity to tie your Masters or PhD study to your role and contribute to our research strategy.   

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven professional leadership/management skills
• Experience teaching and/or mentoring adults at tertiary level
• A master’s degree in education or higher teaching qualifications
• Early childhood education sector experience
• Teacher registration and a current practicing certificate essential
• Sound knowledge, commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• A current full driver's license and vehicle for work use.