Staff Profiles

Paula Hawkings – National Operations Manager

Paula is currently managing the St Lukes centre at the moment.

As mum to three children, Paula Hawkings has an innate understanding of what parents need and want from a childcare centre. Paula joined the Lollipops team as National Operations Manager in 2004 and has been overseeing the management and operations of each Lollipops Educare centre since. Prior to her current position, Paula worked with early childhood professional development provider, Hana Clannad where she provided professional development support and opportunities to 40 childcare centres throughout Auckland. With a Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education), Paula has also worked as a Centre Director in Australia as well as supporting the set up of various centres with other childcare companies. She also spent 18 months setting up Christchurch’s Addington branch of Lollipops Educare. When Paula is away from work, she enjoys spending time with her children and husband Tony.

“Lollipops Educare is a great company to work for. I love the fact that Lollipops is a family focused business with children at its very heart. I’m really enjoying growing my skills with a company that is developing and thriving.”

Contact Details:

Mobile: 021 466 391
Email: paula@lollipopseducare.co.nz