Centre Administrator (BestStart Raumati)
BestStart Raumati is seeking a passionate and organised Centre Administrator to join our close-knit, welcoming team. Our vision, “Our Community, Our Learning”, drives everything we do. Families often call us their “home away from home”, and we value nurturing relationships, including tuakana-teina connections between older and younger tamariki.
Our converted home setting creates cosy, safe environments where children can explore, make friends, and lead their own learning. With two well-resourced classrooms, we support curiosity, discovery, and growth every day.
This is a permanent position working 20 hours per week, ideally 9am–1pm, Monday - Friday.
Why join BestStart?- National Support Team to guide you
- Whare Ako online learning platform
- Career development opportunities
- $2000 referral bonus for qualified teachers*
- Discounted childcare
- Health & wellbeing benefits: subsidised health insurance*, free flu vaccinations, EAP counselling, wellbeing programme
- Sick leave from day one
- Extra week leave after 10 years' service
About the role:
This key administration role ensures our centre runs smoothly, supporting high-quality care and meeting Ministry of Education requirements. Your day will be varied, from managing bookings, data entry, parent queries, accounts, and payments, to occasionally supporting tamariki in the classroom.
We're looking for someone:
- Friendly, organised, and reliable
- IT savvy (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Excellent communicator and team player
- Compassionate and customer-focused
- Experience in an administration role
- Able to manage accounts, deadlines, and enquiries accurately
- Flexible to help in classrooms when needed
How to Apply: Join a team that celebrates collaboration, growth, and making a difference in children's lives. Click Apply Now to start your journey with BestStart Raumati. We can't wait to meet you!