Centre Administrator (BestStart Parkside)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
BestStart Parkside is seeking a friendly, highly organised Centre Administrator to join our welcoming and experienced team. This is a key role within our centre, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of operations so our teachers can focus on providing quality care and education for tamariki.
We are a well-established centre with over 30 years of experience in early childhood education. Our team culture is supportive and collaborative, and our philosophy is grounded in responsive, play-based learning.
Located on Hagley Avenue directly across from Hagley Park, our centre enjoys beautiful surroundings and is close to Christchurch Hospital and the central city. Convenient on-site staff parking is provided.
About the Role
This is a permanent position for 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (approximately 7:30am–1:00pm, negotiable for the right candidate).
As our Centre Administrator, you will be the welcoming face of our centre and the organisational support behind the scenes. You will work independently while staying closely connected with our teaching team, whānau, and tamariki.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing day-to-day centre administration
- Maintaining accurate enrolment and compliance records
- Managing parent accounts, payments, and direct debits
- Responding to family enquiries and supporting new enrolments
- General data entry and document management
- Supporting Ministry of Education requirements and reporting
- Contributing positively to centre culture
- Occasionally supporting teachers in the classroom when required
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Warm, welcoming, and professional
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
- Confident working independently and using initiative
- Comfortable relating to children, whānau, and staff
- IT confident, with good knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook
Experience in school or education administration is an advantage, particularly with enrolments, compliance documentation, and communication with families.
Why Choose BestStart
At BestStart, we are committed to being a progressive leader in early childhood education and supporting our people to grow.
Our benefits include:
- Ongoing support from our National Admin Support Team
- Learning and development through our online platform, Whare Ako
- Career progression opportunities
- Discounted childcare
- Subsidised health insurance*
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Confidential counselling through EAP
- Wellbeing programme
- Sick leave from your first day
- One week additional leave after 10 years' service
Our Centre Community
BestStart Parkside is a warm, inclusive centre with a diverse community of families, many of whom live locally or work nearby, including at Christchurch Hospital. We pride ourselves on our collaborative, supportive team culture.
If you are an organised and personable administrator who enjoys being part of a community-focused centre, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join the team at BestStart Parkside.
Application details
Applications Close: 27/02/2026 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.
