Centre Administrator (BestStart Cranford Street)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
Start the new year with a meaningful role in a centre where diversity thrives and whanaungatanga grows. BestStart Cranford Street has been proudly serving our community since 2017, and we're looking for a warm, organised, and dedicated Centre Administrator to join our vibrant, tight-knit team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a welcoming preschool where relationships matter, families feel valued, and teamwork drives everything we do.
About the Role
As our Centre Administrator, you'll be the friendly, professional face of our centre, supporting whānau, our teaching team, and the daily operations that keep our centre thriving.
This is a fixed term position starting in February 2026 until February 2027, working 32.5 hrs per week, 8.30am–3.30pm, Monday - Friday. Times can be flexible for the right candidate.
No two days are the same! You'll be responsible for:
- Delivering exceptional customer service to families
- Managing bookings, enrolments, and parent enquiries
- Accurate management of accounts, direct debits, and payments
- Meeting daily, weekly, and termly administration deadlines
- Using Word, Excel and other systems with confidence
- Contributing to a warm and welcoming environment
- Supporting centre tours and sharing children's learning with whānau
- Occasionally engaging with our tamariki when needed
You'll also have full access to our National Admin Support Team and excellent training around Ministry of Education requirements.
What We're Looking For
We'd love to hear from you if you are:
- A team player with a strong work ethic
- Friendly, personable, and genuinely welcoming
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Confident with Excel, Word, Outlook and general IT systems
- Experienced or knowledgeable in account processes
- A clear and engaging communicator
- Compassionate, respectful, and values-driven
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Bonus: Fromal experience with children
Why BestStart?
At BestStart, we pride ourselves on being progressive, supportive, and committed to making a difference in children's lives.
You'll enjoy:
- Whare Ako online learning platform
- Career development opportunities
- Discounted childcare
- EAP counselling and wellbeing programme
- Warm, welcoming and supportive team
Join Our Community! If you're ready to bring your warmth, organisation, and customer service excellence to a centre that truly values people and connection, we'd love to hear from you.
Click “Apply Now” and join the BestStart Cranford Street whānau!
Application details
Applications Close: 27/12/2025 Apply online for this role or contact BestStart Educare Limited for more information.
BestStart Education
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.
