Centre Administrator (BestStart Styx Mill)
BestStart Education
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About Us
BestStart Styx Mill is seeking a warm, organised, and dedicated Centre Administrator to join our energetic and supportive team. We are committed to providing high‑quality care and education to the tamariki in our community, and we're looking for someone who shares that passion.
This is a fixed-term position covering parental leave from June 2026 to January 2027.
About Our Centre
Located in a beautiful new subdivision, BestStart Styx Mill is a purpose-built centre. We take pride in celebrating each child's individuality by creating personalised learning pathways that nurture development and foster a strong sense of belonging. Our spacious indoor and outdoor environments encourage exploration, movement, and creativity. With a strong focus on nature play, curiosity, and emotional wellbeing, we provide a safe and inspiring place where tamariki can thrive.
What We Value
- Learning through play – Meaningful experiences that build confidence, independence, and essential life skills
- Emotional wellbeing – A nurturing approach where every child feels seen, heard, and supported
- Fun and joy – Creativity, discovery, and laughter are part of every day
- School readiness – Supporting tamariki to develop the social, emotional, and cognitive skills needed for a smooth transition to school
Why Choose BestStart
We are committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the ECE sector, where our people are recognised for the positive difference they make.
Our Benefits
- National Support Office guidance and expertise
- Access to Whare Ako, our online learning platform
- Career development support to help you grow and learn
- Discounted childcare
- Confidential EAP counselling
- Wellbeing programme
About the Role
We are looking for an exceptional Centre Administrator who brings professionalism, warmth, and strong organisational skills to our team.
In this varied role, you will:
- Provide excellent customer service to our whānau
- Manage bookings, enquiries, and parent queries
- Maintain accurate parent accounts, direct debits, and payments
- Meet daily, weekly, and termly administrative deadlines
- Support new families through the enrolment process
- Use your IT skills across Word, Excel, Outlook, and centre systems
- Occasionally support our tamariki when needed
You will be supported by our National Admin Support Team, who provide ongoing helpdesk assistance, training, and guidance around Ministry of Education requirements.
This is a permanent position working 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
What We're Looking For
- A team player with excellent communication skills
- Compassion and warmth when engaging with whānau
- Strong understanding of accounts processes and customer account queries
- Highly organised, detail-focused, and quick to learn
- Confident using Excel, Word, and Outlook
- A customer service professional who is willing to go the extra mile
How to Apply: If you're ready to join a team that values growth, collaboration, and the joy of learning, click Apply Now. We look forward to welcoming you to BestStart Styx Mill.
Application details
Applications Close: 25/04/2026 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.
