Tokotū Whakahaere | Administrator

Central Kids Ōtorohanga

Tokotū Whakahaere - Administrator | Permanent | Part-time | 18 hours per week

We are looking for a motivated and energetic administrator to join our team in supporting tamariki and whānau to achieve their full potential. Hours of work are Monday - Friday with a start time of 8.30am, and some flexibility of hours possible following the initial training period.

Ko wai tatou? | Who are we?

Ko ngā tamariki te pūtake | children are central to all that we do. 

Me tiaki, me manaaki i te taiao | Protect and enhance the environment. 

Manaakitanga | Encourage mana in others through care, generosity, and goodwill.

Kotahitanga | Connectedness in collaboration

Te arataki ā-tikanga rua | Bicultural leadership

At Central Kids all tamariki are respected and included for who they are. We celebrate diversity so that all whānau feel welcome and supported. We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnerships, which we bring to life through our cultural strategy and determination to see Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga thrive. Our kaimahi are respected and supported through ongoing professional development opportunities, to ensure we are always learning and improving our delivery of Te Whāriki.

Central Kids is a party to the Kindergarten Association Support Staff Collective Agreement (KASSCA).

Other benefits you'll enjoy:

• Discounted kindergarten fees for your own tamariki
• Discounted health insurance
• Boost membership
• Free flu vaccination
• Confidential free EAP services

Ko wai koe? | Who are you?

We are looking for a dedicated administrator who:

• has a passion for working alongside and advocating for tamariki
• have strong administrative skills and is confident with technology
• is analytically minded and has a great attention to detail
• demonstrates logical reasoning, which supports problem solving
• has strong communication skills
• can work effectively within a team and on their own
• has proven time management and organisational skills
• has a 'can do' attitude paired with a willingness to learn and grow
• have an understanding of tiriti based partnerships with tamariki and whānau
• embraces a culture of strong health, safety, aroha, mana, tiaki, and manaaki
• demonstrates a commitment to Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga.

Requirements for this role:

• has at least three years administration experience, or similar transferable skills
• entitled to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand

For more information please email hrsupport@centralkids.org.nz. Closing date: 7 August 2026, however we encourage interested candidates to apply early as applications will be reviewed as they are received.

You can view the Position Description here: https://www.centralkids.org.nz/tokotu-whakahaere