Centre Administrator (BestStart Riccarton Park)
About the Role
At BestStart Riccarton Park, we’re right in the heart of the Riccarton community - just minutes from the city centre. Our team loves to get out and explore our community, building strong connections and bringing these experiences back into our rich, intentionally designed learning environment.
We are a passionate team that thrives on creating meaningful teaching moments for tamariki, and now we’re looking for a warm, organised, and proactive Centre Administrator to join us and help keep our centre running smoothly.
As our Centre Administrator, you’ll be the welcoming face of our centre and the key to making sure everything behind the scenes runs like clockwork. You’ll deliver outstanding customer service to our whānau while managing daily administration tasks with care and precision.
Your day will include:
- Managing enrolments, bookings, and attendance records
- Handling parent accounts, payments, and direct debits
- Responding to whānau queries with warmth and professionalism
- Maintaining accurate data and meeting key administrative deadlines
- Supporting the centre team with communication, organisation, and general admin tasks
- Occasionally spending time with our tamariki — the most rewarding part of the day!
You’ll also have the full support of our National Admin Support Team, including a helpdesk, training, and ongoing guidance to ensure you’re confident in your role.
This is a fixed term position from 12/1/26 to 11/9/26, working 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday. (8am - 2.30pm)
Why Choose BestStart?
At BestStart, we’re passionate about early childhood education and the people who make it happen. We love what we do — and we make a real difference every day.
Here’s what we offer:
- Support from our dedicated National Support team
- Access to Whare Ako, our online learning platform
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- A $2000 referral bonus when you refer a Qualified Teacher*
Your wellbeing matters to us too, with:
- Subsidised health insurance*
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Confidential counselling through EAP
- Wellbeing programme
- Sick leave available from day one
- Additional week of leave for 10 years’ service
What We’re Looking For
- A warm, approachable communicator who thrives in a team setting
- Highly organised and detail-oriented, with great multitasking skills
- Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable with IT systems
- Knowledge of accounts processes and customer service best practice
- A compassionate, professional attitude towards whānau and tamariki
Experience in the ECE sector is a bonus — but what matters most is your enthusiasm and ability to bring your best every day.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to join a supportive, fun, and community-focused team, click Apply Now! We can’t wait to welcome you to BestStart Riccarton Park.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
