Centre Administrator (BestStart Raureka)
About Us:
Here at BestStart Raureka, we believe that every child belongs in an environment that is warm, safe, friendly and inclusive, where they can develop meaningful friendships and learn at their own pace. We inspire our children to develop important skills such as self-regulation, confidence and to express themselves emotionally and creatively.
About the Role:
You’ll be the first point of contact for our whānau, guiding new families through enrolments, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes with a variety of administrative tasks.
This is a permanent position working 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Answering calls and responding to enquiries with professionalism and care
- Hosting centre tours and supporting new family enrolments
- Managing accounts, invoicing, and direct debits
- Accurately entering data into our systems
- Filing, record-keeping, and general admin duties
- Lending a hand in classrooms when needed
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, approachable, and enjoys connecting with people
- Organised and able to meet regular deadlines
- Confident using Word, Excel, Outlook, and general IT systems
- Clear and professional in communication
- Reliable, trustworthy, and a true team player
- Comfortable with account processes and solving problems
Here’s what we offer:
- A supportive National Admin Helpdesk
- Access to online learning through Whare Ako
- Discounted childcare
- Subsidised health insurance*
- Wellbeing support through EAP and internal programmes
- Additional leave for 10 years’ long service
How to Apply: If you’re ready to bring your organisational skills, customer focus, and passion for supporting ECE into this rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you. Click “Apply Now” and join a team that values growth, collaboration, and creating the best start for every child.
