Centre Administrator (BestStart Aidanfield)
At BestStart Aidanfield, we're looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and proactive Centre Administrator to join our close-knit team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the heart of our centre, supporting our tamariki, whānau, and teaching team while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our centre.
BestStart Aidanfield is a warm, family-focused centre with three classrooms, strong community connections, beautiful park-side views, and an on-site cook preparing fresh meals each day. We pride ourselves on our supportive team culture and are looking for someone who enjoys working with people and contributing wherever needed, both in the office and occasionally alongside our teaching team.
Why BestStart?
At BestStart, we're committed to creating meaningful careers where our people are valued for the difference they make every day. As one of New Zealand's leading early childhood education providers, we offer ongoing support, learning opportunities, and career development pathways.
Our Benefits Include:
- Support from our National Admin Support Team
- Learning opportunities through Whare Ako, our online professional development platform
- Ongoing career development and growth opportunities
- Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2,000*
- Discounted childcare
Health & Wellbeing Benefits:
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Confidential counselling through EAP
- Wellbeing programme
- Sick leave from your first day
- An additional week's leave after 10 years of service
About the Role
As our Centre Administrator, you'll be the welcoming face of the centre and a vital support to our leadership and teaching teams. No two days are the same, and you'll enjoy a varied role that combines administration, customer service, and relationship-building.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing enrolments and bookings
- Responding to parent and whānau enquiries
- Maintaining parent accounts, payments, and direct debits
- Data entry and record management
- Meeting daily, weekly, and termly administrative requirements
- Supporting compliance and Ministry of Education requirements
- Providing occasional support within our classrooms when needed
You'll receive comprehensive training and ongoing support, with established systems and processes designed to help you succeed.
This is a permanent position working 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
About You
You'll thrive in this role if you are:
- Friendly, approachable, and passionate about supporting children and families
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
- A confident communicator who enjoys working with a variety of people
- A team player who is willing to roll up their sleeves and help where needed
- Experienced in general accounts administration and customer account enquiries
- Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- A quick learner who enjoys variety and problem-solving
- Dedicated to providing outstanding customer service
Apply Now! If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference behind the scenes while being part of a caring, community-focused team, we'd love to hear from you. Join the BestStart Aidanfield whānau and help us create a positive and welcoming experience for every child and family who walks through our doors.
