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.

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 thattruly cares Every role is vital, whether you are preparing Nourish meals or supporting our unique community services like our centre van and weeklykuravisits. We work together to fostertuakana-teinarelationships 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,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

The mahi:

• Maintain the Child Management System to ensure data entry isaccurate

• 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 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.