Office Administrator | Golden Bay Kindergarten

Nelson Tasman Kindergartens; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Golden Bay Kindergarten (part of Nelson Tasman Kindergartens) is seeking an enthusiastic Office Administrator to support the day-to-day running of the kindergarten community. This busy 20-hours-a-week role fits term-time schedules and may include some teacher aide hours, with the starting date 18 January 2027.

The successful candidate will have office administration experience, strong digital skills, clear communication, and the ability to work independently in a collaborative environment with

Qualifications

• Experience in office administration.
• Strong computer and digital skills.
• Clear, professional communication.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good time management in a busy environment.
• Enjoys working with tamariki and kaiako.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support.
• Coordinate communications within the kindergarten.
• Help create a warm, welcoming environment for tamariki, whānau and staff.

Skills

Office administration

Digital skills

Clear communication

Independent working

Teamwork

Work with tamariki/kaiako

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

19 Oct

Fixed-term | Part-time

Golden Bay Kindergarten is seeking a positive, energetic, and enthusiastic Office Administrator to join our dedicated team. As part of Nelson Tasman Kindergartens, you’ll play an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our welcoming kindergarten community.

About the Role

This is a busy and varied 20 hours a week role where no two days are the same. You’ll provide administrative support, coordinate communications, and help create a warm and welcoming environment for tamariki, whānau, and staff. The role may also include some teacher aide support hours within the kindergarten. The kindergarten operates during term time only, with the position starting from 18th January 2027.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous office administration experience
• Demonstrates strong computer and digital skills
• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Shows initiative and works well independently
• Manages time effectively in a busy environmentEnjoys working alongside tamariki and kaiako
• Values teamwork and positive relationships

Our Commitment

At Golden Bay Kindergarten, we have a commitment to strengthening our knowledge and practice of Te Ao Māori through enacting the principles of Ka Hikitia and Tau Mai Te Reo and incorporating the language and culture of all our whānau.