Centre Administrator (BestStart Huntsbury)
BestStart Huntsbury is looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and people-focused Centre Administrator to join our warm, energetic, and tight-knit team. Our centre is proudly part of the Huntsbury community, close to schools, public transport, and local shops, and we are committed to providing exceptional care and education for every child who walks through our doors.
About the Role
As our Centre Administrator, you’ll play a vital role in the smooth day‑to‑day running of the centre. You’ll be the first point of contact for enrolment enquiries, guiding families through applications, fees, and subsidies with clarity and confidence. You’ll also take the lead on maintaining and improving our administrative systems, ensuring our processes are accurate, efficient, and aligned with Ministry of Education requirements.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing enrolment enquiries and supporting new families
- Overseeing centre filing systems and administrative processes
- Maintaining accounting procedures and managing financial tasks
- Ensuring accurate parent accounts, direct debits, and payment processes
- Meeting daily, weekly, and termly reporting deadlines
- Providing exceptional customer service to whānau
- Supporting bookings, data entry, and general centre operations
- Occasionally engaging with our tamariki as part of the wider team
This is a permanent, full‑time role (7.5 hours per day, Monday–Friday). Our centre operates 7:30am–5:30pm, and ideally we are seeking someone who can start at 7:30am to best support our families. Flexibility may be considered for the right candidate.
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
- Professional, respectful, confidential, and kind in all interactions
- Experienced in general office administration (minimum one year)
- Confident with accounting processes and meeting deadlines
- A strong communicator with excellent customer service skills
- Comfortable engaging with everyone that visits our centre
- Highly organised, proactive, and reliable
- Skilled in Word, Excel, Outlook, and general IT systems
- A collaborative team member willing to support all areas of the centre
Attention to detail and a commitment to smooth, accurate processes are essential.
Why BestStart?
At BestStart, we are committed to being a progressive, adaptable leader in the ECE sector. We value our people and recognise the positive impact they make every day.
Our benefits include:
- National Support Team and Admin Helpdesk
- Access to Whare Ako, our online learning platform
- Career development support, learn something new and grow your skills
- $2000* for referring a qualified teacher
- Discounted childcare
- Subsidised health insurance*
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Confidential EAP counselling
- Wellbeing programme
- Sick leave available from day one
- One week of additional leave after 10 years of service
Join Us! If you’re an organised, friendly, and motivated administrator who thrives in a busy, people‑focused environment, we’d love to welcome you to BestStart Huntsbury. Click Apply Now and become part of a team that values collaboration, growth, and the joy of supporting young learners.
