Centre Administrator (BestStart Barrington)

Are you an organised, people-focused administrator who loves building relationships and keeping things running smoothly?

BestStart Barrington is looking for a passionate and proactive Centre Administrator to join our welcoming and close-knit team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key part in supporting our tamariki, whānau and teaching team, helping create an environment where children can learn, grow and thrive.

About BestStart Barrington

At BestStart Barrington, kindness is at the heart of everything we do. Our mana-enhancing curriculum supports children to develop confidence, resilience, emotional wellbeing and a strong sense of belonging. Through meaningful partnerships with whānau, we help tamariki build the social and emotional foundations they need for lifelong success.

We are proud of our diverse team, representing cultures from around the world. This creates a rich learning environment where children are exposed to different languages, traditions and perspectives every day.

Why Join BestStart?

At BestStart, we believe our people make a difference. That's why we're committed to providing ongoing support, development and wellbeing initiatives that help our teams succeed.

What we offer:

• Support from a dedicated National Admin Support Team
• Access to our Whare Ako online learning platform
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2,000*
• Discounted childcare

Your wellbeing matters:

• Subsidised health insurance (eligibility criteria apply)
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Confidential EAP counselling services
• Wellbeing programme
• Sick leave from your first day
• Additional long-service leave after 10 years

About the Role

As our Centre Administrator, you'll be the friendly face that welcomes families and the organisational backbone that keeps our centre operating effectively.

Working closely with the Centre Manager and teaching team, you will support daily operations while ensuring administration and Ministry of Education requirements are completed accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Welcoming and supporting whānau, visitors and new enrolments
• Managing enrolments and bookings
• Maintaining parent accounts, payments and direct debits
• Accurate data entry and record management
• Responding to enquiries and delivering excellent customer service
• Managing daily, weekly and term administration deadlines
• Supporting centre compliance and administrative processes

You'll receive comprehensive training and ongoing support from our National Admin Support Team to help you succeed in the role.

This is a permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, approachable and relationship-focused
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Experienced in accounts administration and handling account enquiries
• A confident communicator with strong customer service skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• A quick learner with a positive, can-do attitude
• A collaborative team player who enjoys supporting others

Apply Now! If you're looking for a meaningful administration role where you can make a real difference in the lives of children and families, we'd love to hear from you.