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English Language Partners is a not-for-profit, education provider with NZQA category 1 status, that has been providing English language programmes and settlement support to adult migrants and people from refugee and asylum backgrounds throughout New Zealand for over 40 years.

With 21 centres spanning from Whangārei to Invercargill, our dedicated team of 380 staff and 850 volunteers annually support over 8,000 learners. We are passionate about supporting former refugees and migrants participate successfully in all aspects of life in Aotearoa New Zealand and we are looking for your help to achieve this.
  
Who you are
  
You are values led and believe in working to make a difference in people’s lives. Naturally organised, operational logistics comes easily to you and you enjoy the challenge of getting all the pieces of the puzzle to fit. You are a “connector” who enjoys interacting with a wide range of people and making the links between them.
  
As an experienced people manager, you know how to get the best out of a team and are not afraid to tackle the hard stuff.  You are practical, empathetic and adaptable in your management approach. People describe you as ‘high energy’ and you get a kick out of making things run better, smoother, faster and simpler! You enjoy working alongside people from diverse backgrounds and are driven by making a real impact and having fun doing so.
  
What you’ll be doing

• Managing the day-to- day operations of a large English language centre covering the central Wellington.
• This involves overseeing the delivery of a variety of group English language programmes, including all the operational aspects involved in running a business such as planning, reporting, marketing, finance, fundraising and business development.
• Stakeholder and community liaison is another key part of the role, you’ll be connecting with local businesses, educators, ethnic communities and other community groups to ensure your centre is attracting and meeting the needs of learners in the area.
• Inspiring and leading a team of 19, comprised of 3 Coordinators/Operations staff, 12 part-time teaching staff and 4 relief teachers, circa 80 volunteers,  to service around 400 learners each year.

  
Is this you?

• Proven experience in organisation management/ general management (5+ years) preferably in the community/not-for-profit sector.
• Tertiary qualified in a relevant discipline such as management, not-for-profit management, business studies. A qualification in TESOL, adult education is highly desirable.
• Competent IT user with strong project management, financial management and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of/experience working in ESOL, Education and/or working with former refugees and migrants.
• Strong people management and relationship building skills.

  
What we offer
ELPNZ is a friendly and inclusive workplace with a culture of continuous improvement. It is a place where your own potential will be nurtured as you work alongside a passionate and talented group of educators committed to helping former refugees and migrants learn English and effectively settle in New Zealand.

Position Description
The position description for this role can be found at the link below. Please copy and paste it into your browser: https://englishlanguage.org.nz/JobDescriptionCentreManager
  
To apply:
Click “Apply” now! We do not accept applications via email. Applications close at 5pm on 10 May 2026. We may begin scheduling interviews as applications come in, with interviews likely taking place around the 15 May 2026.

To make a confidential inquiry and learn more about this position, email hr@englishlanguage.org.nz

Applicants for this position must be based in New Zealand and have the right to work in New Zealand, with NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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