Administrator

About New Shoots Matamata:
New Shoots Matamata is conveniently located in the heart of Matamata, New Shoots caters to the rural areas in and around Matamata that make up this close-knit community. Generous in size and beautifully modern, tamariki feel at home in our bespoke early childhood centre.
  
With a generous playground and an abundance of natural materials, we view our outdoor space as a little village. Children can move at their own pace, siblings can interact, and infants, toddlers and preschoolers can learn from one another. New Shoots Matamata has a passionate and fun team environment.  Our beautiful centre has strong connections with our local community, and we enjoy participation and involvement from whanau. We pride ourselves on making sure our tamariki have a strong sense of belonging to their kainga.
  
We are currently looking for our next Centre Administrator to be a pivotal part of the day to day running of our childcare centre. This is a role perfect for someone with a passion for people and efficiency. Your warm, friendly and vibrant energy is key in making our whanau feel welcome in their home away from home.
  
About the Role:
As our Administrator, you will be involved in the essential work that goes on behind the scenes. You will work collaboratively with the Centre Manager to assist our centre in providing the best education to our tamariki whilst adhering to the Ministry's requirements.
  
Tasks & responsibilities

• Front of house reception duties, including greeting whanau and tamariki by name and making them feel valued and welcome.
• Taking and collating new enrolments.
• Monthly budgets, accounts and debtors.
• Ministry of Education compliance and filing.
• Data entry of timesheets for payroll and attendance records.

Qualifications & experience

• Ideally you will have experience in education and with the Discover student management system, but it is not mandatory.
• Excellent attention to detail and a sharp eye for accuracy.
• Experience in a similar autonomous administration position.
• Personable, respectful, and friendly.
• Experience in debtors and monthly accounts.
• Exceptional organisation and time management skills.

Hours of WorkMonday to Friday, 32 hours per week.
  
Benefits

• Uniform
• Beautiful environment with a fun and supportive team
• Discounted childcare rates

If you are someone who enjoys an environment where you are surrounded by a network of support from your Centre Manager, Area Manager and Administration team throughout New Shoots Matamata and have the ability to multitask and keep on top of tight deadlines, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. 
  
New Shoots Matamata completes Safety checking on all employees which includes a Police Vet.
  
To learn more about New Shoots Matamata, please visit our website www.educare.co.nz
  
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