Job Description

We are looking for a fixed term Centre Administrator to support our kaiako, whānau and Centre Managers across our Martinborough, Carterton and Greytown centres. This part time maternity cover role offers 30 hours per week through to February 2027 for an organised professional who brings warmth and accuracy to their mahi.

About us:
Joining the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau gives you the professional stability of a national network within a local team thattruly cares In this regional role, you will be an essential part of the daily flow for our Martinborough, Carterton and Greytown centres. Every role is vital, and you will work across our different environments to ensure our systems run smoothly and our families feel supported. We work together to foster whanaungatanga and active exploration for our tamariki.

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:

• 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

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 asavital piece of our puzzle, helping to connect our tamariki and whānau with quality education and care every day.If this sounds like you, please apply with your CV and a cover letter.

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.