Centre Administrator (BestStart Northwood) - Christchurch
We are seeking a warm, organised, and professional Centre Administrator to join our dedicated and friendly team at BestStart Northwood.
Our purpose-built centre is located in a lovely community setting, with three classrooms, two office areas, and a large outdoor play space that our tamariki love. We have strong connections with local schools to support smooth transitions for our children.Our centre vision is Where Memories Are Made, and we're guided by a philosophy built on respect – for children, families, and each other.
About the Role
This is a key support role where no two days are the same. You'll be the friendly first point of contact for our centre, greeting whanau, managing enrolments, and supporting our team across a wide range of administrative tasks.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Answering phone calls and responding to enquiries
- Centre tours and enrolling new families
- Managing accounts, invoicing, and direct debits
- Inputting data accurately into our systems
- Ordering supplies and managing centre errands
- Filing, maintaining records, and general admin
- Providing support in classrooms as needed
We're looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, approachable, and enjoys meeting new people
- Highly organised and able to meet regular deadlines
- Skilled in Word, Excel, Outlook and general IT systems
- Clear and professional in communication
- Reliable, trustworthy, and a true team player
- Confident with account processes and problem-solving
This is a permanent role working 30–35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hours and times can be flexible for the right candidate.
Why choose BestStart?
We are committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the ECE sector, where our people are recognised for the positive impact they make every day.
We offer:
- A supportive National Admin Helpdesk
- Online learning through Whare Ako
- Career development and training opportunities
- Discounted childcare
- Refer a qualified teacher and receive $2000*
- Subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross*
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Wellbeing support through EAP and internal programmes
- Sick leave available from day one
- Additional leave for 10 years' long service
Apply Now! Ready to bring your admin expertise to a centre where people matter? Click Apply Now and join a team that values relationships, growth, and the joy of early learning.