Admin Support (BestStart)

Best Start; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised healthcare insurance(eligb?

Discounted childcare

Career growth and progression

A supportive and welcoming teamculture

Job summary

Best Start in Tauranga is seeking an Education Administrator to support our Preschool and Child Care Centre network across New Zealand. This permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday) involves handling childcare enquiries, data entry, and a range of general administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.

You will work with a friendly National Support Team, provide outstanding customer service, and collaborate with colleagues to deliver excellent service to our centres.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support and data entry.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer support for childcare enquiries.
• Accurately manage data entry across internal systems.
• Assist with a range of general administrative tasks.
• Work collaboratively with the wider support team to deliver excellent service.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Communication

Organization

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

• Education Administrator, Preschool and Child Care Center

Start Here. Grow Here.

Are you passionate about customer service and thrive in a fast-paced administrative environment? We’re looking for a motivated and organised Administrator to join our friendly National Support Team based in Tauranga.This is a permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday), where you’ll play an important part in supporting our centres across New Zealand. From assisting with childcare enquiries to managing administration processes and ensuring accurate data entry, you’ll help deliver exceptional support that makes a real difference.

About the Role

In this varied position, you will:

• Provide outstanding customer support for childcare enquiries
• Accurately manage data entry across internal systems
• Assist with a range of general administrative tasks
• Work collaboratively with the wider support team to deliver excellent service

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be someone who brings enthusiasm, initiative, and a positive attitude, along with:

• A proactive, self-motivated approach
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
• Confidence using MS Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisation and administration skills
• A team-focused mindset and willingness to go the extra mile

We offer:

• Subsidised healthcare insurance(Eligibility Criteria Applies)
• Discounted childcare
• Career growth and progression
• A supportive and welcoming team culture