Centre Administrator (BestStart Mt Eden)
About the Role
Are you highly organised, friendly, and ready to support a passionate early childhood education team? BestStart Mt Eden is looking for an exceptional Centre Administrator to help keep our busy centre running smoothly and efficiently. If you have strong communication and organisational skills and enjoy working in a welcoming and friendly environment, this could be the perfect role for you.
As our Centre Administrator, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day operations of our centre.
You'll be the welcoming face for our whanau and a vital member of our team. Your daily responsibilities will include:
- Managing bookings and responding to parent inquiries
- Accurate data entry and maintaining parent accounts
- Processing payments and direct debits
- Meeting daily, weekly, and term deadlines
- Providing exceptional customer service and admin support
- Interacting with tamariki in our warm and friendly environment
You'll also have the full support of our National Admin Support Team, including access to a helpdesk and strong systems to set you up for success. Our detailed induction and ongoing training ensure you're confident in meeting Ministry of Education compliance requirements.
This is a permanent, part-time position working 5 hours per day across 5 days (Monday to Friday), Flexible hours between 7:30am–1:30pm or 8:00am–2:00pm
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- A natural team player with excellent communication skills
- Compassionate, approachable, and supportive with whanau
- Highly organised and detail-oriented
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and general IT systems
- Experienced in admin or account processes (experience in ECE is a bonus)
- Confident in handling customer queries and going the extra mile
Why Choose BestStart?
At BestStart, we're passionate about making a difference in the lives of tamariki and the communities we serve. As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy:
- Access to our National Support Team
- Whare Ako, our dedicated online learning platform
- Ongoing professional development and support to grow your career
- $2000 referral bonus when you refer a qualified teacher*
Wellbeing Benefits:
- Subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross*
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- EAP counselling services and a wellbeing programme
- Sick leave available from your first day
- One week additional leave for 10 years of service
Click Apply Now to join the amazing team at BestStart Mt Eden—we can't wait to welcome you!