Centre Administrator (Beststart Beach Haven)

Qjumpers; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

BestStart Beach Haven in Auckland is seeking a motivated Education Administrator for a fixed-term role, 35 hours per week until 30 April 2027. You will manage bookings, enrolments, parent queries, and day-to-day centre administration, supporting the Centre Manager and teaching team.

Join a diverse, whanau-centred environment with opportunities for career progression within our nationwide network and a $2000 referral bonus for recommending qualified teachers.

Qualifications

• People-focused administrator with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• 1st-hand experience in front-desk or admin roles is desirable.
• Ability to manage bookings, enrolments and parent queries efficiently.
• Comfort with financial processes like direct debits and payments.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to children, whānau, and visitors.
• Manage bookings, enrolments, enquiries, and parent queries.
• Maintain parent accounts, direct debits, and payments.
• Meet daily, weekly, and termly administrative deadlines.
• Support centre systems and processes for smooth operations.
• Build relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Collaborate with Centre Manager and teaching team.
• Occasionally support tamariki and centre as needed.
• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide network.

Skills

People-focused admin

Communication & relation-building

Compassion & warmth

Organisational skills

Growth mindset

MS Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Education Administrator, Preschool and Child Care Center

Start Here. Grow Here.

At BestStart Beach Haven, our philosophy is centred around Manaaki - to nurture and care - while our localised curriculum fosters the concepts of Te Whare Tapa Whā, Tikanga practices, and tuākana-tēina relationships. Our thoughtfully designed spaces encourage curiosity and exploration, allowing children to thrive.

We are looking for a fantastic Centre Administrator to join our team in a fixed-term position working 35 hours per week until 30th April 2027.

In this varied role, you will:

• Provide exceptional customer service to children, whānau, and visitors
• Manage bookings, enrolments, enquiries, and parent queries
• Maintain accurate parent accounts, direct debits, and payments
• Meet daily, weekly, and termly administrative deadlines
• Support centre systems and processes to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Build strong relationships with families from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds
• Work collaboratively alongside the Centre Manager and teaching team
• Occasionally support our tamariki and centre where needed
• Supportive induction and mentoring programme.
• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide network
• $2000 referral bonus for recommending qualified teachers*
• Clear pathways for career progression and leadership development

What We're Looking For

• A people-focused professional with excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Compassion, warmth, and confidence engaging with whānau from all backgrounds
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A growth mindset and willingness to learn
• Confidence using Word, Excel, Outlook, and administration systems
• Someone who can manage systems and processes efficiently in a busy environment
• A collaborative team player who enjoys contributing to a positive centre culture

Centre Administrator (BestStart Beach Haven) • North Shore - Auckland