ECE Administrator

Anglican Care; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Additional leave days – Birthday and ‘

Free ECE for your Under 5’s (if applic

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Anglican Care Waiapu is seeking an energetic Administrator to join Waiapu Kids St Georges in Whakatāne, NZ, on a permanent basis. This 15-hour-per-week role supports enrolments, attendance records, funding and MOE compliance, and front-of-house hospitality for families and kaiako.

You will work closely with our team to maintain records, use Microsoft 365 and Infocare, and contribute to a child-centred, culturally competent ECE environment guided by te ao Māori and Anglican values.

Qualifications

• Organised, detail focused and great at juggling priorities.
• Warm, approachable and genuinely enjoys working in a child‑centred environment
• Tech savvy and confident using digital systems and databases
• Proactive, adaptable and solutions focused
• A collaborative team player who contributes positively to team culture
• Commitment to cultural competence and engagement with te ao Māori with a basic understanding of Te Reo & Tikanga Māori
• Experience in administration or operational support roles, ideally in an early childhood education setting but not essential.
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills and experience using Infocare or similar database (advantageous).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with high attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Understanding of ECE contexts, enrolment, or funding processes (advantageous).
• Alignment of our values of Aroha, Rongo and Hari and a willingness to work in a faith based Anglican organisation.

Responsibilities

• Supporting enrolments, attendance records and whānau communications
• Managing administrative systems and maintaining accurate records
• Assisting with funding, compliance and Ministry of Education requirements
• Welcoming visitors and creating a positive first impression of our centre
• Providing practical support alongside kaiako, including time on the floor with Tamariki (on occasion)

Skills

Organised

Detail oriented

Warm and approachable

Tech savvy

Proactive

Team player

Cultural competence

Te Reo & Tikanga Māori

Microsoft 365

Infocare

Communication

Confidentiality

Enrolment/funding knowledge

ECE context awareness

Tools

Microsoft 365

Infocare

Database systems

Job description

Waiapu Kids St Georges is a nurturing early learning centre grounded in respectful, bi-cultural child-led learning. Our environment encourages curiosity, creativity and connection - where tamariki and whānau flourish together, all underpinned by our vision oft oranga ake – flourishing together.

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Administrator to join our team on a permanent basis working 15 hours per week.

This varied role includes:

• Supporting enrolments, attendance records and whānau communications
• Managing administrative systems and maintaining accurate records
• Assisting with funding, compliance and Ministry of Education requirements
• Welcoming visitors and creating a positive first impression of our centre
• Providing practical support alongside kaiako, including time on the floor with Tamariki (on occasion)

Ta matou e tuku | What we offer

• Competitive pay
• Additional leave days – Birthday and ‘Soul Care’ leave
• Free ECE for your Under 5’s (if applicable)
• Learning and development opportunities to support grow your career

Nga Pukenga me te Wheako |Skills and Experience

• Organised, detail focused and great at juggling priorities
• Warm, approachable and genuinely enjoys working in a child‑centred environment
• Tech savvy and confident using digital systems and databases
• Proactive, adaptable and solutions focused
• A collaborative team player who contributes positively to team culture
• Commitment to cultural competence and engagement with te ao Māori with a basic understanding of Te Reo & Tikanga Māori
• Experience in administration or operational support roles, ideally in an early childhood education setting but not essential.
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills and experience using Infocare or similar database (advantageous).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with high attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Understanding of ECE contexts, enrolment, or funding processes (advantageous).
• Alignment of our values of Aroha, Rongo and Hari and a willingness to work in a faith based Anglican organisation.

Waiapu Kids St Georges is part of Anglican Care Waiapu (ACW) - the social services arm of Anglican Diocese of Waiapu. ACW provides faith-based services to children, young people families/whānau and older people throughout Bay of Plenty, Tairāwhiti, Hawke’s Bay, and Tararua. The successful applicant will foster an environment that reflects the values and purpose of ACW.

We are proud to be anequal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Anglican Care Waiapu is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All applicants must complete a full NZ Police Check and reference checks in accordance with the Children’s Act 2020.

To be considered you must have the right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Applications close on the 21 August 2026.