Tokotū Whakahaere

Central Kid s - Tokotū Whakahaere | Cluster Administrator

Permanent | Full-time

At Central Kids , we believe every tamaiti deserves the opportunity to thrive. For over 70 years, we’ve supported tamariki, whānau and communities across the central North Island through high-quality, play-based early childhood education.

We are now seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Tokotū Whakahaere | Cluster Administrator to join us in a newly formed role designed to strengthen administrative practice across our services.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a pilot initiative, testing a new model of delivering high-quality, consistent administrative support across a cluster of kindergartens.

In this role, you will

• Support

Ministry of Education (MoE) compliance and funding accuracy

• Ensure audit-ready systems, records, and documentation
• Strengthen consistency across administrative practices
• Proactively identify risks and improve systems and processes

• This role is critical in helping our services operate smoothly, so teams can focus on what matters most—tamariki.
• What you’ll be doing

You will deliver end-to-end administrative support across multiple services, including

Compliance & Funding

• Preparing and submitting accurate MoE funding documentation
• Monitoring compliance and addressing risks
• Maintaining audit-ready records

Systems & Data Integrity

• Managing Student Management System alerts and dashboards
• Ensuring accurate data entry and system use
• Supporting consistent use of organisational systems

Multi-Service Administration

• Enrolments, attendance and roll management
• Payroll timesheets and roster support
• Financial administration (invoicing, receipting, reconciliations)
• Electronic filing and general administration

Continuous Improvement

• Identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes
• Supporting standardisation across services
• Contributing to capability development across administration teams

• Ko wai koe | About you
• You’ll thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment and take pride in delivering high-quality, accurate work.

We’re looking for someone with

• 3+ years’ administration experience (ideally in a compliance-focused or regulated environment)
• Strong systems and data management capability
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel)
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• A proactive, adaptable and solution-focused approach

• You’ll also bring a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the ability to work effectively in a bicultural environment.
• He aha mātou | Why Central Kids?

Our values guide everything we do

• Manaakitanga – We grow and support people
• Kaitiakitanga – We nurture tamariki and the environment
• Kotahitanga – We work together as one
• Rangatiratanga – We lead with courage and integrity
• Kia haumaru – We create safe and inclusive spaces

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to

• Help shape and influence a new way of working
• Work across diverse services and teams
• Contribute to meaningful outcomes for tamariki and whānau
• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation grounded in strong values

• Tono mai | Apply now
• If you’re passionate about systems excellence, high-quality administration, and making a difference for tamariki, we’d love to hear from you.
• Applications close: Friday, 24 July 2026