Centre Administrator (BestStart Raumati)
New Year. New Opportunity. Join BestStart Raumati in 2026!
Start 2026 in a role that truly makes a difference. BestStart Raumati is looking for a friendly, organised, and people-focused Centre Administrator to join our close-knit, welcoming team.
Guided by our vision “Our Community, Our Learning”, our centre is often described by families as a home away from home. Set in a cosy, converted house, we foster strong relationships and meaningful tuakana–teina connections, creating a safe and nurturing place where tamariki can explore, make friends, and lead their own learning.
This is a permanent part-time role (20 hours per week), ideally 9am–1pm, Monday to Friday, offering great work–life balance.
About the role
This is a key position that keeps our centre running smoothly. Your days will be varied and rewarding, including:
- Managing bookings, data entry, accounts, and payments
- Responding to family enquiries with warmth and professionalism
- Supporting centre compliance and Ministry of Education requirements
- Providing occasional support in the classrooms when needed
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, organised, and reliable
- IT savvy (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- An excellent communicator and team player
- Customer-focused and compassionate
- Experienced in an administration role
- Confident managing deadlines, accounts, and enquiries
- Flexible and happy to support tamariki and teachers when required
Why join BestStart?
- Support from a dedicated National Support Team
- Whare Ako online learning platform
- Career development opportunities
- Discounted childcare
- Health and wellbeing benefits, including subsidised health insurance*, free flu vaccinations, EAP counselling, and wellbeing programmes
- Sick leave from day one
- Extra week of leave after 10 years’ service
- $2,000 referral bonus for qualified teachers*
Ready to start 2026 with purpose? Join a team that values connection, collaboration, and making a real difference in children’s lives. Click Apply Now to begin your journey with BestStart Raumati, we’d love to meet you!
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