Full Time Application Closes 14 Nov 2024 Auckland - Central Auckland Education Administrator, Preschool and Child Care Center About us:At BestStart, we're leaders in the early childhood sector, we make a difference and we love what we do. We provide high-quality early education and award-winning childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. BestStart Ascot Ave is seeking a passionate and dedicated Centre Administrator to join our energetic and tight-knit team. Our focus is to provide quality education and education to the children in our community.Our center is conveniently located near the motorway and the lively Remuera community, allowing us to forge strong community connections and embark on frequent explorations of local places of interest. About the Role:We are seeking an outstanding, organised and friendly Centre Administrator to join our friendly and welcoming team. This administration role is key to the success of our centre to enable us to provide the best quality care and education to our children and ensure we meet our requirements under the Ministry of Education regulations.As a Centre Administrator, you will have responsibility for accurate parent accounts, direct debits, account management and payments along with daily, weekly, and termly deadlines that need to be met, so attention to detail and strong organisational skills are important. Being IT savvy and having knowledge of Word and Excel will make this role easier and from time to time you will get the opportunity to work with the tamariki/children.We have a National Admin Support team, who operate a helpdesk to ensure Centre Administrators receive support on an ongoing basis. BestStart has very good procedures, training, and support around Ministry of Education requirements, and this will form part of your induction training.This is a Fixed Term role working 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9-3:30pm Dates for the fixed term are: 12th August 2024 -14th March 2025 Role requirements:Commit to making a difference in the lives of young learners with a team dedicated to excellence. We are looking for the following: Team player with excellent communication skills Compassionate towards whanau Good general knowledge of accounts processes and customer account query resolution A fast and efficient learner who is highly organised and meticulous with details Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook Fantastic customer service skills with a willingness to go the extra mile Why choose us?Here at BestStart we are committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the ECE sector where our Teachers are recognised for the positive difference they make in children's lives. Our benefits include: A National Support team Learning through Whare Ako our online learning platform Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2000*