Ece Centre Administrator (Beststart Mt Eden)

Qjumpers; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Subsidised health insurance

Free annual flu vaccinations

Sick leave from day one

One week extra leave after 10 years

Job summary

BestStart Mt Eden is seeking a Centre Administrator to support a passionate early childhood education team in Auckland. You will manage bookings, handle data entry, process payments, and provide frontline admin support while engaging warmly with whānau and tamariki.

This permanent, part-time role offers 20 hours per week across weekdays, with induction and access to national admin support and training to ensure MOE compliance. A supportive, friendly team environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook and general IT systems.
• Experience in admin or accounts processes is preferred.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing bookings and responding to parent inquiries
• Accurate data entry and maintaining parent accounts
• Processing payments and direct debits
• Meeting daily, weekly, and term deadlines
• Providing exceptional customer service and admin support
• Interacting with tamariki in a warm, friendly environment

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

IT systems

Job description

Are you highly organised, friendly, and ready to support a passionate early childhood education team? BestStart Mt Eden is looking for an exceptional Centre Administrator to help keep our busy centre running smoothly and efficiently. If you have strong communication and organisational skills and enjoy working in a welcoming and friendly environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

As our Centre Administrator, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day operations of our centre. You’ll be the welcoming face for our whānau and a vital member of our team. Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Managing bookings and responding to parent inquiries
• Accurate data entry and maintaining parent accounts
• Processing payments and direct debits
• Meeting daily, weekly, and term deadlines
• Providing exceptional customer service and admin support
• Interacting with tamariki in our warm and friendly environment

You’ll also have the full support of our National Admin Support Team, including access to a helpdesk and strong systems to set you up for success. Our detailed induction and ongoing training ensure you’re confident in meeting Ministry of Education compliance requirements.

This is a permanent, part-time position working 20 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A natural team player with excellent communication skills
• Compassionate, approachable, and supportive with whānau
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and general IT systems
• Experienced in admin or account processes (experience in ECE is a bonus)
• Confident in handling customer queries and going the extra mile

Why Choose BestStart?

At BestStart, we’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of tamariki and the communities we serve. As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Access to our National Support Team
• Whare Ako, our dedicated online learning platform
• Ongoing professional development and support to grow your career
• $2000 referral bonus when you refer a qualified teacher*
• Subsidised Health Insurance (Eligibility Criteria Apply)
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• EAP counselling services and a wellbeing programme
• Sick leave available from your first day
• One week additional leave for 10 years of service

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ECE Centre Administrator (BestStart Mt Eden) • Central Auckland - Auckland