Centre Administrator (BestStart Stokes Valley)
Located in the heart of Stokes Valley, our centre is just a short stroll from the library, swimming pool, supermarket, local shops, and the Koraunui Community Hub. We’re proud to be part of the village that raises our tamariki, creating a warm, inspiring, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Our team is collaborative, caring, and community focused. We value intentional teaching, creativity, and curiosity, working together to ensure every child feels supported, confident, and ready for the future.
About the Role
We are looking for a Centre Administrator to join our team. This permanent role is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility required.
As Centre Administrator, you will be central to the smooth running of our centre — managing parent accounts, bookings, payments, and records, as well as providing exceptional customer service to whānau. You will be IT confident, highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage deadlines with ease. From time to time, you’ll also have the opportunity to spend time with our tamariki.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing enrolments, attendance, bookings, and centre records
- Parent accounts, invoicing, and payment processing
- Providing outstanding front-of-house customer service
- Supporting the Centre Manager with reporting and compliance
- Maintaining accurate data and meeting administrative deadlines
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in administration and a customer-facing role
- Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach
- Warm, compassionate attitude towards whānau
- Accounts knowledge and confidence resolving queries
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Excellent customer service skills and willingness to go the extra mile
Why BestStart?
We are committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the ECE sector, recognising and valuing the positive difference our team makes in children’s lives.
Our benefits include:
- National Support Team and comprehensive training
- Learning through our Whare Ako online platform
- Career development support
- $2000 referral bonus for qualified teacher referrals*
- Discounted childcare
- Subsidised health insurance
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Confidential counselling and wellbeing programme
- Sick leave from your first day
- Additional week of leave after 10 years of service
Apply Now
Join a team that embraces growth, collaboration, and a shared commitment to providing the very best for children and their families.
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