Job Description

Wearelooking for apart timeCentre Administrator to support our kaiako, whānau and Centre Manager in a role that brings warmth,accuracyand 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, parentpaymentsand 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,confidentialityand accuracy

• Strong communicationskills 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 tōmātoutīma?

• 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 ourtamarikiand 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.