Centre Administrator (BestStart Lemon Street)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
Start Here. Grow Here. With strong roots a tree will stand! Mā Ngā Pakiaka E Tū Ai Te Rākau!
At BestStart Lemon Street, we're all about inspiring children, families, and each other to grow and succeed. We're looking for an enthusiastic, organised Centre Administrator (permanent, 30 hrs/week) to be the welcoming face of our centre and the supportive heart of our team.
In this role you'll:
- Greet whānau and manage enquiries
- Support new enrolments
- Handle accounts, invoicing, and admin tasks
- Keep systems and records accurate
- Lend a hand in classrooms when needed
We're looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, approachable, and enjoys connecting with people
- Organised and able to meet regular deadlines
- Confident using Word, Excel, Outlook, and general IT systems
- Comfortable with account processes and solving problems
We offer:
- Support from our National Admin Helpdesk
- Online learning through Whare Ako
- Discounted childcare
- Subsidised health insurance
- Wellbeing support and long service leave
Inspire and Succeed with us! If you're ready to bring your skills and passion to a role that truly makes a difference, apply now and help create the best start for every child.
Application details
Applications Close: 27/11/2025 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.







