Centre Administrator (BestStart Wairakei Road)
BestStart Wairakei Road is looking for a friendly, organised, and dedicated Centre Administrator to join our close-knit team.
Located just minutes from Christchurch Airport, our centre serves a diverse community and is guided by our vision: "Together we are nurtured as we play, learn and have fun." We have a culturally diverse team who are passionate about supporting our tamariki and whānau every day.
As our Centre Administrator, you will play a key role in the smooth running of the centre, managing enrolments, attendance records, family communications, invoicing, and administrative systems. You'll provide exceptional customer service while ensuring accurate records and compliance requirements are maintained.
Why Choose Us?
At BestStart, we're committed to supporting our people through:
- Ongoing professional development through Whare Ako
- National Administration Support Team
- Career growth opportunities
- Discounted childcare
- Subsidised health insurance*
- EAP support and wellbeing initiatives
- Sick leave from your first day
About the Role
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll be responsible for:
- Supporting enrolments and family enquiries
- Managing attendance and administrative records
- Processing parent accounts, payments, and direct debits
- Maintaining compliance and Ministry of Education requirements
- Delivering excellent customer service to families and staff
This is a permanent position, working 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility around working hours.
About You
We're looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference and thrives in a busy, people-focused environment. You'll bring:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A collaborative and positive team approach
- Compassion and empathy when working with whānau
- Sound understanding of accounts processes and customer account management
- Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- The ability to learn quickly and manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
How to Apply: If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful contribution to a supportive centre community, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and join the team at BestStart Wairakei Road!
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