Centre Administrator (BestStart South Road) - Hawera
Hawera
About us:
BestStart South Road is a close-knit, family-centered early childhood education centre nestled in Hawera, at the heart of South Taranaki. Rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Ngati Ruanui, we prioritise respect and kindness in everything we do.
Our team of educators are motivated, and diverse, bringing a wealth of experiences and cultural perspectives to our centre. We create a stimulating environment that encourages curiosity and risk-taking, fostering a love for learning in both children and adults alike.
We are seeking an outstanding, organised and friendly Centre Administrator to join our friendly and welcoming team. This administration role is key to the success of our centre to enable us to provide the best quality care and education to our children and ensure we meet our requirements under the Ministry of Education regulations.
As a Centre Administrator, you'll play an important part within our team, and you will enjoy a varied role as no two days will ever be the same. You will provide outstanding customer service for our Whanau and have a variety of tasks from data entry, managing bookings, answering parent queries to supporting enquiring families.
You will have responsibility for accurate parent accounts, direct debits, account management and payments along with daily, weekly, and termly deadlines that need to be met, so attention to detail and strong organisational skills are important.
Being IT savvy and having knowledge of Word and Excel will make this role easier and from time to time you will be required to work with the tamariki/children. We have a National Admin Support team, who operate a helpdesk to ensure Centre Administrators receive support on an ongoing basis.
BestStart South Road is a close-knit, family-centered early childhood education centre nestled in Hawera, at the heart of South Taranaki. Rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Ngati Ruanui, we prioritise respect and kindness in everything we do.
Our team of educators are motivated, and diverse, bringing a wealth of experiences and cultural perspectives to our centre. We create a stimulating environment that encourages curiosity and risk-taking, fostering a love for learning in both children and adults alike.
Respect is the cornerstone of our practice, evident in every interaction and decision we make. Together, we are committed to supporting each child's unique journey and educational success.
Why choose us?Here at BestStart we are committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the ECE sector where our staff are recognised for the positive difference they make in children's lives.
Our benefits include:
- A National Admin Support team
- Learning through Whare Ako our online learning platform
- Want to learn something new? We will support you in taking your career to the next level
- Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2000*
- Discounted childcare
Your health and wellbeing are our priority, we offer:
- Subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross*
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Confidential counselling through EAP
- Wellbeing programme.
- Sick days available from the day you start
- One week additional leave for 10 years long service recognition
We are seeking an outstanding, organised and friendly Centre Administrator to join our friendly and welcoming team. This administration role is key to the success of our centre to enable us to provide the best quality care and education to our children and ensure we meet our requirements under the Ministry of Education regulations.
As a Centre Administrator, you'll play an important part within our team, and you will enjoy a varied role as no two days will ever be the same. You will provide outstanding customer service for our Whanau and have a variety of tasks from data entry, managing bookings, answering parent queries to supporting enquiring families.
You will have responsibility for accurate parent accounts, direct debits, account management and payments along with daily, weekly, and termly deadlines that need to be met, so attention to detail and strong organisational skills are important.
Being IT savvy and having knowledge of Word and Excel will make this role easier and from time to time you will be required to work with the tamariki/children. We have a National Admin Support team, who operate a helpdesk to ensure Centre Administrators receive support on an ongoing basis.
BestStart has very good procedures, training, and support around Ministry of Education requirements, and this will form part of your induction training.
This is a permanent role working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Role requirements:
- Team player with excellent communication skills
- Compassionate towards whanau
- Good general knowledge of accounts processes and customer account query resolution
- A fast and efficient learner who is highly organised and meticulous with details
- Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook
- Fantastic customer service skills with a willingness to go the extra mile
How to Apply: Click Apply now and be part of a team that embraces growth, collaboration, and the joy of teaching. We can't wait to welcome you to BestStart South Road!
Stratford, 28 km from Hawera
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