Personal Assistant - Regional Administrator

• Full Time
• Application Closes 12 Dec 2025
• Bay of Plenty - Tauranga
• Education Administrator

About Us
At BestStart, we don’t just provide early childhood education – we shape the future. As leaders in the sector, we deliver high-quality, award-winning care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Our teams are passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference every day.

We are now looking for a talented Personal Assistant / Regional Administrator to join our Midland Region team. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, organised, and detail-oriented professional to support our senior leadership team and contribute to the smooth running of our operations.

About the Role
In this key role, you will provide high-level administrative support to the Midland senior leadership team, building strong professional relationships along the way. Your responsibilities will include:

• Organising regional meetings and events, including travel, accommodation, and venue arrangements.
• Overseeing Professional Learning and Development (PLD) activities for Area and Centre Managers.
• Coordinating calendars for Senior Leaders, ensuring schedules run smoothly.
• Assisting with monthly operational reporting for the Regional Manager.
• Tracking capital expenditure budgets accurately.
• Maintaining up-to-date records of centre allocations and communicating changes promptly.
• Supporting regional projects and various personal assistant duties.
• Recognising and celebrating achievements across the region to foster a positive work culture.
• Promoting health & safety awareness and adhering to regulations. 

About You
You thrive in a role where people are at the heart of everything you do. You are motivated, collaborative, and passionate, with the ability to stay calm under pressure. Ideally, you will bring

• Proven expertise with Microsoft Office Suite and at least three years in a similar administrative role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate initiatives and adapt quickly.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills, comfortable interacting with all levels of the organisation.
• A willingness to dive into the ECE sector, ask questions, and continually grow your knowledge.
• Flexibility, curiosity, and a “get it done” mindset, ready to tackle unexpected tasks.
• A commitment to professionalism, honesty, and integrity in every task. 

Why Choose Us?
At BestStart, we invest in our people. Enjoy benefits such as discounted childcare, subsidised healthcare insurance, and the opportunity to work for a well-established company that values diversity and encourages you to bring your authentic self to work.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, submit your CV and cover letter online today. Join us in shaping the future of early childhood education and be part of something truly meaningful. Your journey with BestStart begins here.