Holborn Kindergarten - Administrator (part-time)
Permanent part-time - 15 hours per week
Days/hours of work can be negotiated
Join our small group of Teachers and become a vital part of the team.
Who are we?
Hutt City Kindergartens have been growing young learners for 98 years in Lower Hutt, providing quality and affordable early childhood education. Our teaching teams are passionate about providing rich learning environments where children can explore, develop and have fun. We welcome people who share that passion.
We are a not-for-profit dedicated to making quality early childhood education accessible to all. We have 22 kindergartens throughout the Hutt Valley, including Stokes Valley, Central Hutt, Western Hill and Wainuiomata. We are proud to be an integral part of our local community and celebrate our cultural diversity and identity.
About Holborn Kindergarten
Located on the Eastern Hills, children come to us from all areas of Stokes Valley. At our kindergarten we foster a culture where respect, positive social competencies, inclusion, fun and a joy for learning are encouraged. We see tamariki as unique individuals and value their potential.
We operate on a termly model, which means we close for the school holidays and our Administrator doesn't work during this time.
Our small team is made up of a Head Teacher, three Teachers and of course, an Administrator!
The Administrator position
Are you an experienced administrator looking for a rewarding part-time role where you can become a valued part of a close-knit kindergarten team?
Our Administrator plays an important role in keeping the kindergarten running smoothly. You’ll be the organised person who keeps things on track, while also being a familiar and welcoming face for our tamariki and whānau.
Based in the kindergarten office, this is a varied role with plenty of interaction. No two days are quite the same, and you’ll work closely with our teaching team while getting to know the children and families who make our kindergarten such a special place.
You’ll be someone who:
is looking for a part-time role and is available to work across 4–5 days each week
has experience in administration, banking and/or finance
is reliable, trustworthy and takes pride in following things through
has a great eye for detail and enjoys creating and maintaining effective systems
is proactive, well organised and good at anticipating what needs to be done
communicates confidently and professionally, verbally and in writing
enjoys being part of a team and is comfortable working in a busy, people-focused environment.
You’ll also be comfortable spending time alongside our tamariki and have the flexibility to occasionally provide lunch cover for teachers. Previous experience in an early childhood setting would be an advantage, but it’s not essential.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
maintaining our data management system and processing enrolments
managing accounts payable and receivable, including bank reconciliations
responding to phone, email and face-to-face enquiries from families and others
cash handling and reconciliation
collating and publishing kindergarten newsletters
supporting teachers with excursion arrangements and maintaining resources, first aid and emergency supplies
keeping the office running smoothly, including ordering supplies, filing and general administration.
If you’re an experienced administrator who enjoys being organised, thrives on working with people and would like a role where your contribution really matters, we’d love to hear from you.
A Position Description for our Administrator role can be found below.
Applying for this role
Applications should be emailed to Kristine Allen, HR Manager at kristine.allen@huttkindergartens.org.nz.
You must have the legal right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand before applying for this role - we are not an accredited employer.
Please include the following documents:
covering letter that briefly explains your reason for applying and confirms you have the legal right to work in Aotearoa
CV with details of your work history and the contact details of two referees.
Applications close Wednesday 7th October at 5pm, however applications may be reviewed before this date.
If you have any questions about the application process, please phone 04 920 9841.
