Centre Administrator - Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) - Johnsonville

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Centre Administrator at Kindercare New Zealand in Johnsonville is a full time fixed term maternity cover in Wellington. The role seeks a warm, professional administrator who can manage various tasks, deliver excellent customer service, build strong relationships with families, and support teachers at lunch breaks within a safe, loving, learning focused environment. Requirements include NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and police vetting; the position offers stability, wellbeing resources, funded flu vaccination and first aid training, and 50% childcare fees. To apply, tailor your résumé to demonstrate admin excellence, cross cultural communication, and multitasking; attach a concise cover letter addressing our values and availability; include right to work and references.

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