Afternoon Preschool Admin & Front Desk Coordinator

Penny Lane Early Childcare Centre; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Penny Lane Early Childcare Centre – Hoon Hay, South Island is seeking an afternoon receptionist/administrator to join our front desk team. You’ll support our manager and morning administrator, handle enrolment enquiries, family communications, data entry, and payments to help keep the centre running smoothly.

The role is 12-20 hours per week (3-5 days), usually 1pm-5pm with some flexibility. We prize warmth, organisation, and a positive, team‑oriented atmosphere for families and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in front-desk or administrative roles is helpful.
• Strong written and verbal communication with families.
• Reliable with data entry and payments processing.

Responsibilities

• Handle enrolment enquiries from families.
• Communicate with families and staff to keep operations smooth.
• Carry out data entry and basic administration tasks.
• Show families round the Centre and assist with payments.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Job description

Penny Lane Early Childcare Centre – Hoon Hay, South Island is seeking an afternoon receptionist/administrator to join our front desk team. You’ll support our manager and morning administrator, handle enrolment enquiries, family communications, data entry, and payments to help keep the centre running smoothly.

The role is 12-20 hours per week (3-5 days), usually 1pm-5pm with some flexibility. We prize warmth, organisation, and a positive, team‑oriented atmosphere for families and staff.