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Centre Administrator (BestStart Bethlehem)

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Centre Administrator (BestStart Bethlehem)

BestStart Education

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Listing Description

Location
Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty
Job type
Full time
Duration
Permanent

Description

Start Here. Grow Here.

Are you looking for a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a place where children, whānau, and kaiako thrive? At BestStart Montessori Bethlehem, we value respect, kindness, and intentional teaching, helping every child grow into a confident, independent learner. Join a team where you'll be supported to succeed and make a meaningful impact every day.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Centre Administrator to become the welcoming face of our centre and the supportive backbone of our team. This is a permanent part-time role (30 hours per week).

You'll be the first point of contact for our whānau, guiding new families through enrolments and helping keep our busy centre running smoothly behind the scenes.

Your Day-to-Day Will Include:

  • Answering calls and responding to enquiries with professionalism and care
  • Supporting new family enrolments
  • Managing accounts, invoicing, and direct debits
  • Accurately entering data into our systems
  • Filing, record-keeping, and general admin duties
  • Lending a hand in classrooms when needed

We're Looking for Someone Who Is:

  • Friendly, approachable, and enjoys connecting with people
  • Organised and able to meet regular deadlines
  • Confident using Word, Excel, Outlook, and general IT systems
  • Clear and professional in communication
  • Reliable, trustworthy, and a true team player
  • Comfortable with account processes and solving problems

What We Offer:

  • A supportive National Admin Helpdesk
  • Access to online learning through Whare Ako
  • Discounted childcare
  • Subsidised health insurance*
  • Wellbeing support through EAP and internal programmes
  • Additional leave for 10 years' long service

How to Apply

If you're ready to bring your organisational skills, customer focus, and passion for supporting ECE into this rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you. Click “Apply Now” and join a team that values growth, collaboration, and creating the best start for every child.

Application details

Applications Close: 18/02/2026 Apply online for this role or contact BestStart Educare Limited for more information.

Reference #: 1099054

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At BestStart, we are at the forefront of early childhood education, dedicated to making a positive impact and passionate about our work. We offer exceptional early education and award-winning childcare services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Our primary goal isto deliver high-quality education to the children in our community, and we are actively engaged in groundbreaking research focused on children's oral language development and self-regulation, known as Kia Tīmata Pai. This research initiative involves approximately 1,600 BestStart preschoolers, highlighting our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

BestStart is committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the early childhood education sector. Our educators are highly valued for the transformative role they play in shaping children's lives. We are proud to announce that BestStart has implemented Full pay parity, underscoring our dedication to fairness and equity within our organisation.

At BestStart, we prioritise the support and growth of our teams through tailored professional development pathways. We believe in nurturing talent and empowering our employees to reach their full potential.

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