Service Coordinator

As a Barnardos Early Learning Service Coordinator you will provide administrative support and customer service for our early learning services.  You will be an experienced administrator with knowledge of database management, financial administration and excellent communication skills, flexibility and the ability to build strong relationships.

This permanent full-time position is 40 hours per week and could be based in Wellington or Auckland.

Key responsibilities

• Greet clients/customers, assist or direct queries to the appropriate person
• Data management - data entry, filing and invoicing ensuring all relevant information is accurately and securely maintained
• Auditing paperwork to ensure compliance internally and externally
• Account reconciliation

Skills and experience
You will be an outstanding, well-organised and efficient Administrator excited about making a difference for children. To undertake this role, you will have: 

• Previous experience in an administrative role (ideally in the not-for-profit and/or early learning sector)
• Proven planning and organisation skills
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines
• Financial literacy
• Great communication skills, both verbal and written
• NCEA Level 2 or above (or equivalent qualification)
• Experience using Microsoft Office products

Embody Our Values

• Kotahitanga (unity): Cultivate a sense of belonging through meaningful relationships with tamariki, rangatahi, colleagues, and the wider community
• Mahi tōtika (excellence): Demonstrate unwavering integrity and purpose in all aspects of your work, striving for the highest standards of care
• Kaikōkiritanga (innovation): Drive positive change with creativity, constantly seeking new and effective ways to support tamariki and rangatahi
• Āta whakarongo (active listening): Let tamariki and rangatahi voices shape your approach, ensuring their perspectives are central to decision-making
• Māiatanga (empowerment): Nurture growth and unlock potential in tamariki, rangatahi, and colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development

Why Choose Barnardos?

• Join a respected NGO with over 55 years of impact in child welfare and advocacy
• Enjoy family-friendly policies, including flexible work arrangements where possible
• Benefit from discounted childcare at Barnardos Early Learning centres
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable young people

About Barnardos Aotearoa 

Barnardos Aotearoa is a children’s charity working with tamariki and whānau to ensure every child in Aotearoa has the opportunity to thrive, no matter their circumstances. Our unique combination of social services, early learning, care services and counselling helpline provides the broadest range of child and whānau-centred services in Aotearoa. 

Each year, we work with more than 30,000 tamariki, rangatahi and whānau across the country. 
 
If you would like a copy of the position description, please email [email protected] 

We will progress applications as we receive them, so if you feel you are the right person for the role, apply today.