Centre Administrator | Busy Bees Tahunanui
Busy Bees Aotearoa
Listing Description
Description
Busy Bees Tahunanui is looking for a Centre Administrator to support our kaiako, whānau and Centre Manager in a rewarding role that requires accuracy and clear communication.
This is a part-time role - 12 hours a week.
The Opportunity | Te Āheinga
At Busy Bees Tahunanui, we value and celebrate the diverse cultures within our centre community, recognising each child’s unique background and thoughtfully incorporating this into our daily practice, to foster a strong sense of belonging.
As the Centre Administrator, you'll be supported by the Busy Bees Aotearoa wider national network and have the backing of established systems and processes. This role is fun and varied, it includes:
- Greeting parents, visitors and tamariki and support positive daily interactions
- Managing enrolment and attendance information in Discover and other systems
- Supporting invoicing, receipting and basic debtor follow up
- Answering phone calls, emails and day to day enquiries
- Preparing reports and support compliance and licensing requirements
- Coordinating information between the centre and Support Office
- Assisting the Centre Manager with general admin and organisational tasks
- Helping with events, parent evenings and community connections
About You | Mōu
You are a professional who thrives in a busy environment. Your background and skills will include:
- Administration experience in a similar environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to connect with whānau from diverse backgrounds
- Experience using various technology tools and you will be comfortable learning new software
- High attention to detail, and accuracy in all record keeping
- Knowledge of ECE legislation, funding, and WINZ subsidies is highly preferred
Why Join Our Team? | He aha koe i hono ai ki tō mātou tīma? Joining our team means becoming part of a community that:
- Is friendly, values-led and understands how important good admin is
- Supports each other through growth and change
- Values integrity, professionalism and is passionate about lifting standards
- Celebrates success while continuously striving to improve
You will have supportive leadership, clear systems, induction and on the job training, competitive remuneration, subsidised childcare and access to Busy Bees Aotearoa development opportunities.
How to Apply | Me pēhea e tono ai Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why this opportunity excites you. Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Adelle Hawkins for more information.
Busy Bees Aotearoa
Our centres are located across the length of New Zealand, from Coopers Beach in Northland, all the way to Oamaru in Southland, and all offer something unique and special to their local communities.
It is people that are at the heart of everything we do, and as an organisation, we are passionate about providing the best care and early childhood education for the next generation of New Zealanders. We see each child as unique, and work closely with our families and communities to create meaningful, engaging and fun learning experiences for each child. We’re dedicated to supporting our tamariki to thrive and reach their full potential in their life-long learning journey.
At Busy Bees Aotearoa, we believe that our team are vital to the success of the business, delivering on our values and providing the best quality care to our children and parents.
Each member of the team plays a vital role in the development of the children at their individual early learning centre, and we strive to bring out the best in all our staff by providing them with the support and tools they need to succeed.










