Centre Administrator (BestStart Wattle Downs)
Are you a detail-driven superstar who thrives on keeping things running smoothly and wants to stay connected to the heart of early childhood education? BestStart Wattle Downs is looking for a warm, organised and proactive Centre Administrator to join our vibrant, multicultural centre in Manurewa.
Our centre celebrates inclusiveness through culture, language, and heritage. Our tamariki are at the heart of everything we do – and as our Centre Administrator, you'll help create an environment where they, and our team, can thrive.
Permanent | 30 hours per week (9 - 3.30pm) | Monday to Friday
About the Role
This is a varied and vital position where no two days are the same! You'll be the first friendly face our whānau see and a key player behind the scenes, keeping everything ticking. Your tasks will include:
- Answering parent queries and managing enrolments
- Maintaining accurate parent accounts, payments and direct debits
- Handling bookings and supporting new enrolments
- Ensuring compliance with daily, weekly and termly admin deadlines
- Assisting with data entry and general admin support
- Getting involved with tamariki where opportunities arise
You’ll also be backed by our National Admin Support team, including a dedicated helpdesk and ongoing training, particularly around Ministry of Education processes.
What We’re Looking For
- A team player with great communication and people skills
- Experience with accounts, invoicing, or customer account management
- Highly organised, tech-savvy and confident using Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Detail-oriented and efficient, with a positive, can-do attitude
- Compassionate and respectful in your interactions with whānau
Why BestStart?
We support our people to thrive. Our employee benefits include:
- Access to Whare Ako, our online learning platform
- Career development support – we’ll help you grow your skills
- $2000 for referring a qualified teacher*
- Discounted childcare
- Subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross*
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Wellbeing programme and confidential EAP counselling
- Sick leave from day one
- One week’s additional leave for 10 years' long service
Apply now and become a valued part of the BestStart Wattle Downs whānau – where every role contributes to empowering tamariki and supporting their learning journey.
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