Nannoscincus manautei is a species of lizard in the subfamily Eugongylinae of the family Scincidae (skinks). The species is endemic to New Caledonia.
The specific name, manautei, is in honor of Joseph Manauté, Assistant Minister for Agriculture, New Caledonia.
The preferred natural habitat of Nannoscincus manautei is forest, at altitudes of .
Nannoscincus manautei is terrestrial and semifossorial.
Nannoscincus manautei is oviparous.