Centre Administrator (BestStart Somerset)

Start Here. Grow Here.

At BestStart Somerset Street, we believe in a holistic approach to early learning. We empower tamariki to face life's challenges with confidence and compassion by nurturing resilience, social-emotional competence, oral language, and cultural awareness.

We teach real-world academic and personal skills, including understanding and managing emotions, setting and achieving positive goals, showing empathy, building positive relationships, and making responsible decisions.

We are currently seeking a permanent part-time Administrator to join our team, working 25–30 hours per week.

About the Role

As the friendly face of our centre, you will play a key role in supporting our tamariki, whānau, and teaching team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Being the first point of contact for whānau and visitors
• Supporting enrolments and managing enquiries
• Managing accounts, invoicing, and data entry
• General administration and record keeping
• Providing occasional support in classrooms as needed

About You

You'll thrive in this role if you are:

• Friendly, professional, and approachable
• Organised and reliable, with strong attention to detail
• Confident using Word, Excel, Outlook, and other IT systems
• Comfortable working with accounts and problem-solving
• A genuine team player who enjoys supporting others

What We Offer

• National Admin Helpdesk support
• Online professional learning through Whare Ako
• Discounted childcare
• Subsidised health insurance*
• Wellbeing support and long-service leave

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to grow your career while supporting tamariki and whānau, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply Now!