Administrator - Waiapu Kids St George's

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the role Waiapu Kids St Georges is a nurturing early learning centre grounded in respectful, bi-cultural child-led learning. Our environment encourages curiosity, creativity and connection - where tamariki and whānau flourish together, all underpinned by our vision of te oranga ake - flourishing together. We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Administrator to join our team on a permanent basis working 15 hours per week. As our Administrator, you'll be the hub that helps keep everything running smoothly. One moment you'll be helping a whānau through the enrolment process, the next you'll be supporting centre operations, maintaining systems, or sharing a smile with curious tamariki on their way through the door. This varied role includes: Supporting enrolments, attendance records and whānau communications Managing administrative systems and maintaining accurate records Assisting with funding, compliance and Ministry of Education requirements Welcoming visitors and creating a positive first impression of our centre Providing practical support alongside kaiako, including time on the floor with Tamariki (on occasion) Ta matou e tuku | What we offer We offer a supportive and fun working environment led through our values of aroha, rongo and hari. Additionally, we offer: Competitive pay Additional leave days - Birthday and 'Soul Care' leave First Aid renewal costs Free ECE for your Under 5's (if applicable) Learning and development opportunities to support grow your career Nga Pukenga me te Wheako |Skills and Experience We're looking for someone who is: Organised, detail focused and great at juggling priorities Warm, approachable and genuinely enjoys working in a child-centred environment Tech savvy and confident using digital systems and databases Proactive, adaptable and solutions focused A collaborative team player who contributes positively to team culture Committed to cultural competence and engagement with te ao Māori with a basic understanding of Te Reo & Tikanga Māori Ideally, you will bring: Experience in administration or operational support roles, ideally in an early childhood education setting but not essential. Strong Microsoft 365 skills and experience using Infocare or similar database (advantageous). Excellent communication and organisational skills with high attention to detail and confidentiality. Understanding of ECE contexts, enrolment, or funding processes (advantageous). Alignment of our values of Aroha, Rongo and Hari and a willingness to work in a faith based Anglican organisation. Mō mātou | About us Waiapu Kids St Georges is part of Anglican Care Waiapu (ACW) - the social services arm of Anglican Diocese of Waiapu. ACW provides faith-based services to children, young people families/whānau and older people throughout Bay of Plenty, Tairāwhiti, Hawke's Bay, and Tararua. The successful applicant will foster an environment that reflects the values and purpose of ACW. Anglican Care Waiapu is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All applicants must complete a full NZ Police Check and reference checks in accordance with the Children's Act 2020. To be considered you must have the right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Applications close on the 21 August 2026. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr