At BestStart St Lukes, we are one family, deeply committed to Whanaungatanga (Relationships). Our centre is a vibrant, inclusive space where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow in a nurturing environment.
We are now seeking a keen, organised, and friendly Centre Administrator to join our close-knit team. This permanent part-time role (35 hours per week, Monday–Friday) is essential to ensuring the smooth operation of our centre while providing outstanding customer service to whānau.
About the Role:
As a Centre Administrator, you will:
Manage bookings, parent inquiries, and enrolments
Handle data entry, accounts, payments, and direct debits
Ensure compliance with Ministry of Education requirements
Provide exceptional customer service and support whānau
Assist the teaching team and interact with tamariki as needed
We’re looking for someone with:
Strong organisational skills
Attention to detail
IT proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Previous customer service experience
A compassionate, team-focused approach
Why Join BestStart?
At BestStart, we strive to be a progressive and adaptable leader in the ECE sector, where our people are valued and supported. Our benefits include:
National admin support and ongoing training
Career development opportunities through Whare Ako
Discounted childcare
Subsidised health insurance and wellbeing support
$2,000 referral bonus for Qualified Teachers*
If you’re ambitious and ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now – we can’t wait to welcome you to BestStart St Lukes!