Centre Administrator (BestStart Styx Mill)
About Us
BestStart Styx Mill is looking for a warm, organised, and proactive Centre Administrator to join our welcoming and supportive team. We are passionate about providing high-quality care and education for the tamariki in our community and are seeking someone who shares our commitment to creating positive experiences for children and whānau.
This is a fixed-term position covering parental leave from June 2026 to January 2027, working 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
About Our Centre
Located in a thriving new subdivision, BestStart Styx Mill is a modern, purpose-built centre designed to inspire learning and connection. We celebrate each child's individuality by creating meaningful learning experiences that foster confidence, curiosity, and a strong sense of belonging.
Our spacious indoor and outdoor environments encourage exploration, creativity, and active play, while our focus on nature, emotional wellbeing, and positive relationships helps tamariki flourish in a safe and nurturing setting.
Why You'll Love Working Here
At BestStart, we are committed to supporting our people to grow, develop, and make a meaningful difference every day. You'll be joining a values-driven organisation that recognises and celebrates the contribution of its team members.
Our benefits include:
- Ongoing support from our National Support Office
- Access to Whare Ako, our online learning platform
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Discounted childcare
- Confidential EAP counselling services
- Wellbeing initiatives and support programmes
About the Role
As the first point of contact for many of our families, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the centre while creating a welcoming and professional experience for everyone who walks through our doors.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing exceptional customer service to families and visitors
- Managing enrolments, bookings, and parent enquiries
- Maintaining parent accounts, direct debits, and payment records
- Meeting daily, weekly, and termly administrative deadlines
- Supporting new families through the enrolment process
- Using a variety of systems and programmes, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Occasionally assisting within the centre when required
You'll also receive ongoing support from our National Administration Support Team, who provide training, guidance, and helpdesk assistance.
About You
We're looking for someone who is organised, approachable, and enjoys building positive relationships with people.
You will bring:
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- A warm and welcoming approach with children, families, and colleagues
- Experience managing accounts and responding to account-related queries
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confidence using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- A willingness to learn and adapt in a busy environment
- A positive, team-focused attitude and a commitment to going the extra mile
Apply Now! If you're looking for a rewarding administration role within a supportive and passionate team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the BestStart Styx Mill whānau.
