Centre Administrator (Beststart Orewa West)

Qjumpers; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Confidential EAP counselling

Subsidised Health Insurance

Job summary

BestStart Orewa West is seeking a fantastic Centre Administrator to join our team in a permanent part-time position working 25 hours per week. You will support day-to-day operations, manage bookings and enrolments, and provide warm, responsive service to whānau and visitors.

Collaborating with the Centre Manager and teaching team, you will maintain parent accounts and payments, meet deadlines, and help build a welcoming centre culture.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with whānau from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities in a busy preschool setting.
• Team player who collaborates with the Centre Manager and teaching team.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and administration systems.

Responsibilities

• 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 for smooth day-to-day operations.
• Build strong relationships with families from diverse cultures.
• Work collaboratively with the Centre Manager and teaching team.
• Occasionally support tamariki and the centre where needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisation

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Admin systems

Job description

• Education Administrator, Preschool and Child Care Center

Start Here. Grow Here.

At BestStart Orewa West, we are all about creating a place where children feel inspired to learn, grow and thrive.

Located in the scenic suburb of Orewa, our centre is perfectly placed for adventure, right beside the peaceful Alice Eaves Bush Reserve and just minutes from beautiful beaches and parks. These natural surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for exploration and play.

We are looking for a fantastic Centre Administrator to join our team in a permanent part-time position working 25 hours per week.

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
• National Support Office guidance and expertise
• Access to Whare Ako, our online learning platform
• Career development support to help you grow and learn
• Discounted childcare
• Confidential EAP counselling
• Subsidised Health Insurance (Eligiblity Criteria Apply)

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