Centre Administrator (BestStart Petone)
About the Role:
Are you a detail-oriented, organised person who loves keeping things running smoothly?
We’re looking for an experienced Centre Administrator to join our friendly team at BestStart Petone — a vibrant and community-focused centre where no two days are ever the same!
In this role, you’ll be the heartbeat of our centre — supporting daily operations, maintaining smooth systems, and ensuring everything flows efficiently. We are proud to be a warm, welcoming, and community-focused centre that provides exceptional early learning experiences for tamariki and their whānau.
As the Centre Administrator, you’ll be the friendly face that greets our families and the organisational heart that keeps everything ticking. This role is key to ensuring our centre operates efficiently, supporting both our teaching team and whānau.
You’ll take ownership of a variety of administrative tasks — from managing parent accounts, enrolments, and direct debits to ensuring compliance with Ministry of Education requirements. You’ll handle queries, process payments, and stay on top of deadlines, so attention to detail and strong time management skills are a must.
This is a permanent position, working 30- 40 hours per week Monday to Friday — perfect for someone seeking work-life balance while taking on meaningful, community-centred work.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re after someone with a calm, confident, and professional approach — someone who can work autonomously, handle confidential information with care, and build strong relationships with whānau and colleagues.
You’ll bring:
- Proven administrative experience, ideally in a busy, people-focused environment
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- A high level of professionalism, maturity, and reliability
- Strong numeracy and general accounts knowledge
- Confidence with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- A friendly, approachable manner and a can-do attitude
Why Choose BestStart?
At BestStart, we’re leaders in early childhood education — and we’re proud to support our teams with strong systems, training, and a caring culture. You’ll have access to:
- A dedicated National Support team and helpdesk for admin staff
- Online learning through Whare Ako, our learning platform
- Career development and training opportunities
- Subsidised health insurance*
- Free annual flu vaccinations and EAP counselling
- Sick leave available from day one
- An extra week of annual leave after 10 years of service
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Now’ to join a team that values collaboration, care, and community. We can’t wait to welcome you to BestStart Petone!
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