Centre Administrator (Beststart Peachgrove Road)

Qjumpers; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Confidential EAP counselling

Subsidised Health Insurance (Eligiblty

Career development support

Access to Whare Ako learning platform

Job summary

BestStart Peachgrove in Hamilton, Waikato, is seeking a dedicated Centre Administrator to join our team on a permanent part-time basis (30 hours per week) and cover floor breaks as needed. You will manage bookings, enrolments, and parent queries while supporting the teaching team and Centre Manager.

The role emphasises exceptional customer service, accurate admin, and building strong whānau relationships across diverse cultures. Access to learning platforms and career development is available.

Qualifications

• 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
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn
• Confidence using 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 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)

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Time management

Organisation

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

• Education Administrator, Preschool and Child Care Center

Start Here. Grow Here.

At BestStart Peachgrove, we develop partnerships with families and through these relationships, we aim to enhance mana (strength) and empower children to be themselves. These relationships also allow us to understand what is important for each family and child and we create individualised learning plans to support their growth and development. Our centre is located on a quiet suburban street down a long driveway in Claudelands. We are small centre with a maximum of 36 children, which allows us to nurture strong connections with all of our whānau and tamariki.

We are looking for a fantastic Centre Administrator to join our team in a permanent part-time position working 30 hours per week, which also involves covering breaks on the floor and assisting with the children.

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

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Centre Administrator (BestStart Peachgrove Road) • Hamilton City - Waikato