BestStart Papatoetoe is in an easy-to-reach Papatoetoe location on Great South Road. Proximity to 4 primary school zones and Papatoetoe High School. Our centre is set in a villa, which helps children feel at home.

Our centre offers a fun place to work with many growth opportunities and plenty of support within the company. We are looking for a passionate, positive, energetic, and committed Administrator to join our centre. You will thrive in a busy, productive environment alongside an innovative, creative and diverse team.

Our Centre Administrator would be the first point of contact for families and visitors and assist them with enrolment and booking documentation. The role is interesting and varied with general administrative skills, banking, account management processes, debt follow-ups and working with the children to cover breaks for teachers.

This is a permanent role working 20 hours per week Monday to Friday.

Role requirements:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills- verbal/written
• Experience in data entry, invoicing, payments and managing account and staff rosters
• Attention to detail to ensure that processes are completed effectively and efficiently
• Excellent computer literacy with the ability to take on new skills, learn new systems, processes, and new technology
• Proficient in MS Office (MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook in particular)
• Be able to take the initiative but also be able to take direction
• Be self-motivated, innovative, reflective, and prepared to think beyond the boundaries
• Be pleasant and approachable always, creating a warm and welcoming environment for parents, whānau, and children.

Why work for BestStart?

We offer a great benefits package to our people which includes discounted childcare and subsidised health insurance.

Joining BestStart means joining a whanau. It is a place where innovation thrives and where we celebrate the wins - big and small! Bring your unique self to work. It doesn't matter who you are, if you're passionate about making a difference, you belong here.

If the role sounds like you do not hesitate to get your application in and secure your future with BestStart today!