Centre Administrator (BestStart Fendalton)
Job Description
BestStart Fendalton is seeking a friendly, organised, and dedicated Centre Administrator to join our close-knit team.
Nestled in a beautifully renovated villa on Fendalton Road, our small, homely centre provides high-quality education and care for tamariki aged 3 months to 6 years. With a large, tree-shaded outdoor environment and strong community connections, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming place where children, whānau, and teachers can learn, teach, and thrive together.
About the Role
As the welcoming face of our centre, you'll play a key role in supporting our children, families, and teaching team. This varied position includes:
Welcoming and supporting whānau and visitors
Managing enrolments, bookings, and family enquiries
Data entry and administration tasks
Parent accounts, direct debits, and payments
Maintaining accurate documentation and meeting key deadlines
Supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the centre
No two days are the same, and you'll be supported by our National Administration Support Team and comprehensive training throughout your journey with BestStart.
This is a permanent position working 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is
- Warm, approachable, and customer-focused
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experienced in accounts administration and query resolution
- A team player with excellent communication skills
- Passionate about supporting children and whānau
- Why BestStart?
At BestStart, we value our people and offer
- Ongoing professional development through Whare Ako
- Support from a dedicated National Support Team
- Discounted childcare
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- EAP counselling services and wellbeing support
- Sick leave from day one
- * Long service recognition leave
- Apply Now! If you're looking for a rewarding administration role in a supportive and welcoming environment, we'd love to hear from you.
- Join BestStart Fendalton, where together we learn, teach, and thrive.
- For a copy of the Job Description visit position-description---centre-administration.pdf
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