BestStart Wooing Tree, nestled in the Wooing Tree Estate subdivision of Cromwell, is on the verge of opening its doors. Our focus? Delivering top-notch education and nurturing care to little ones aged 3 months to 5 years. Be part of a new team and help set up new systems in a spacious and modern environment!
Why Choose Us?
At BestStart, we pride ourselves on being a progressive and adaptable leader in the ECE sector, recognising the positive impact our team makes in children’s lives.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
Career growth opportunities with ongoing professional development
Discounted childcare for your little ones
National Support Team providing guidance when needed
Whare Ako online learning platform for continued learning
Subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross
Free annual flu vaccinations
Confidential counselling through EAP services
Wellbeing programmes to support your health and happiness
Sick leave available from day one
Additional leave after 10 years of service
About the Role
We are looking for an organised, friendly, and proactive Centre Administrator to support our team in delivering the best care and education to our children. Your role will be key to ensuring smooth daily operations and compliance with Ministry of Education regulations.
As a Centre Administrator, you will provide outstanding customer service to our whānau while handling a variety of administrative tasks. Your responsibilities will include:
Data entry, managing bookings, and answering parent queries
Supporting families with enrolments and inquiries
Managing parent accounts, direct debits, and payments
Meeting daily, weekly, and termly deadlines
Using Microsoft Word and Excel for administrative tasks
Occasionally interacting with tamariki (children) as needed
You will receive full support from our National Admin Support Team, including a helpdesk for ongoing guidance. Our structured training and support systems will equip you with everything you need to succeed.
What We’re Looking For
We require you to have administration experience with strong customer service skills. The ideal candidate will also be:
Innovative, flexible, and able to adapt to change and processes
A warm and compassionate team player with excellent communication skills
Knowledgeable in accounts processes and customer account management
Quick to learn, highly organised, and detail-oriented
Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook
Dedicated to providing fantastic customer service with a willingness to go the extra mile
Position Details
Permanent role | 30-40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Flexible hours for the right candidate
How to Apply: Ready to be part of something new? Click Apply Now and join a team that values growth, collaboration, and making a real difference in early childhood education. We can't wait to welcome you to BestStart Wooing Tree!
