Centre Administrator | Busy Bees Kerikeri at Busy Bees Aotearoa

Kerikeri, Northland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administration, Attention To Detail, Confidentiality, Accuracy, Communication Skills, Professional Nature, Initiative, Time Management, MS Office, System Skills, ECE Legislation Understanding, WINZ Subsidies Understanding, Invoicing, Payroll Support

Industry

education

Description

We are looking for a part time Centre Administrator to support our kaiako, whānau and Centre Manager in a role that brings warmth, accuracy and clear communication to our daily mahi. Why Us? | Hei aha mātou? Across our Kerikeri Nursery and Preschool, we are a team that values fun, heart, and the joy of discovery. Joining the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau gives you the support of a national network while working alongside a tight-knit local group that really feels like family. We collaborate closely between our two sites to ensure a smooth journey for our tamariki, staying active in our community with our free van service, school visits, and sustainability mahi with local farmers. Join us in a supportive environment where your individual strengths are celebrated and whanaungatanga is at the heart of our mahi. The Opportunity | Te Āheinga Manage enrolments and Child Management System accuracy First point of call for all internal and external administrative queries Build high quality relationships with parents and whānau Handle invoicing, parent payments and debtor follow up Support families with WINZ applications and subsidies Provide payroll support and reconcile staff timesheets Coordinate information between the centre and our Support Office Assist the Centre Manager with general administration and health and safety records About You | Mōu Administration experience in ECE or a similar service organisation Exceptional attention to detail, confidentiality and accuracy Strong communication skills and a warm, professional nature Ability to work with initiative and manage your own time in a busy setting Tech savvy with good MS Office and system skills Understanding of ECE legislation, 20 hours ECE and WINZ subsidies is a bonus Why Join Our Team? | He aha koe i hono ai ki tō mātou tīma? Subsidised childcare for your whānau A thorough induction and mentoring programme Professional development and training opportunities Supportive leadership and a team culture built on whanaungatanga A purposeful role where your mahi is essential to the smooth operation of the centre Join us as the vital piece of our puzzle, helping to connect our tamariki and whānau with quality education and care every day. Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Why Work for Busy Bees? If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart. We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire. Join our whānau If you’re looking for a new centre to call home, Busy Bees Aotearoa may be the perfect fit for you! Early Childhood Education attracts a special type of person. You might be known for being creative, nurturing or task focused… but ultimately, you were attracted to Early Childhood Education because you care deeply for the education of the littlest members of our communities. We understand this because this is what attracted us too. We want to gather people who care deeply about quality and empower people to bring their unique gifts and talents together for the benefit of our tamariki. We value each member of our team, and know that by supporting you in your journey, you’ll be the positive and supportive influence in theirs. Across the variety of our centres and Support Office we’re looking for passionate, dedicated, and committed people who love what they do. Have a look at our latest opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

The role involves managing enrolments, maintaining Child Management System accuracy, handling administrative queries, and managing invoicing and parent payments. This position also supports families with subsidy applications and assists the Centre Manager with general administration and health and safety records.