ECE Centre Administrator - Flexible 30h & Whānau Support

Busy Bees; Palmerston North; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised childcare

Induction and mentoring programme

Professional development and training

Job summary

Busy Bees in Palmerston North is seeking a Centre Administrator to keep the centre running smoothly and to support teachers and whānau.

You will handle enrolment, attendance in Discover, invoicing and reporting, and coordinate information between the centre and Support Office in a collaborative team environment. This 30-hour per week role focuses on accuracy, compliance, and a welcoming community.

Qualifications

• Administration experience in a similar environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to connect with whanau from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience using various technology tools and you will be comfortable learning new software.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all record keeping.
• Knowledge of ECE legislation, funding, and WINZ subsidies is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet parents, visitors and tamariki and support positive daily interactions.
• Manage enrolment and attendance information in Discover and other systems.
• Support invoicing, receipting and basic debtor follow up.
• Answer phone calls, emails and day-to-day enquiries.
• Prepare reports and support compliance and licensing requirements.
• Coordinate information between the centre and Support Office.
• Assist the Centre Manager with general admin and organisational tasks.
• Help with events, parent evenings and community connections.

Skills

Administration experience

Verbal and written communication

Tech tools familiarity

Attention to detail

Knowledge of ECE legislation

Tools

Discover system

Job description

Busy Bees in Palmerston North is seeking a Centre Administrator to keep the centre running smoothly and to support teachers and whānau.

You will handle enrolment, attendance in Discover, invoicing and reporting, and coordinate information between the centre and Support Office in a collaborative team environment. This 30-hour per week role focuses on accuracy, compliance, and a welcoming community.