Centre Administrator | Busy Bees Whau Valley at Busy Bees Aotearoa

Whau Valley, Northland Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administration, Attention to detail, Confidentiality, Accuracy, Communication skills, Time management, MS Office, System skills, Data entry, Invoicing, Payment processing, Payroll support, Health and safety records

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. About us: At Busy Bees Whau Valley, we value an empowering environment where tamariki are supported to direct their own learning. Joining the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau gives you the professional stability of a national network within a local team that truly cares. Every role is vital, whether you are preparing Nourish meals or supporting our unique community services like our centre van and weekly kura visits. We work together to foster tuakana-teina relationships and active exploration across our tailored outdoor spaces. Join a supportive team where your unique skills are celebrated and whanaungatanga is at the heart of our mahi. About you 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 The mahi: Maintain the Child Management System to ensure data entry is accurate Act as the first point of call for administrative queries Create and maintain high quality relationships with parents and whānau Respond to phone, email and social media enquiries in a timely manner Manage invoicing, parent payments and debtor follow up in line with policy Support families with completing WINZ paperwork and applications Reconcile staff timesheets and provide payroll support for the centre Assist the Centre Manager with general admin, health and safety records and organisational tasks Why you will love it here: 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 administrator will maintain the Child Management System with accurate data entry and serve as the primary contact for administrative inquiries. Key duties include managing communications, handling invoicing and payments, reconciling timesheets, and supporting the Centre Manager with general administrative tasks.