Centre Administrator - Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) - Johnsonville

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Kindercare New Zealand seeks a Centre Administrator for maternity cover at Johnsonville centre, Wellington. This full-time 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, runs 26 October 2026 to 12 July 2027, combining administrative duties with supporting teachers during breaks to maintain a safe, loving and learning environment. NZ residency or valid work visa required, along with a police vet. Required: outstanding customer service, strong written and verbal communication across cultures, and excellent organisational and multitasking skills. We offer job security, a wellbeing hub, funded vaccination and first aid training, and 50% childcare fees. To apply, tailor your resume to show relationships with families, cross cultural communication, and tech proficiency.

We are seeking a warm and friendly Centre Administrator who is strongly aligned with our core values of safe, loved and learning, to join our wonderful centre. This role requires strong administrative skills, a friendly and professional manner, and a passion for supporting a nurturing learning environment.

What we offer:

• Job security in a stable, established organisation

• Mental health and wellbeing hub

• Fully funded annual flu vaccination and first aid training

• 50% childcare fees for your child

The position:

• Full-time (40 hours/week), Monday to Friday. Fixed Term Maternity Cover (26 October 2026 to 12 July 2027)

• Caring for a variety of administrative responsibilities

• Supporting Teachers in classrooms during lunch breaks

• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa is a prerequisite

• Kindercare police vet all employees

About you:

You’re an experienced Administrator who has:

• Outstanding customer service skills

• A heart for children and families, and building relationships

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and cultures – internally and externally

• A sound understanding of various computer applications

• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to multi-task

If you have a natural affinity to children, don’t miss out… apply now! We would love to meet, chat about this exciting opportunity, and show you around our centre.

Click on this link for details about our centre: Johnsonville Centre