Centre Administrator 

Ilam Early Learning Centre

University of Canterbury Student Association (UCSA)

• Part-time – 5 days, 25 hours per week
• Permanent position

Reporting to the Centre Manager, the Centre Administrator is responsible for maintaining efficient day-to-day administrative operations of the Centre, ensuring that legislative requirements are met in conjunction with the Centre Manager, and providing a warm and friendly point of contact for enquiries from parents and the community.

The University of Canterbury Students’ Association (UCSA) is a not for profit organisation with charity status. The Ilam Early Learning Centre is a purpose-built centre on the University campus, offering early childhood education to children of students and staff of the University and the local community.

This vacancy is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Administrator looking for school hours to work in a well-respected, high-quality centre (Please see our ERO report and Philosophy).

To be successful in your application for this desirable role, you will possess the following attributes, skills and experience:

• Administrative experience
• Experience in working in an Early Learning Centre would be an advantage
• Ability to effectively operate computer programmes including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with Databases, use of Discover would be an advantage
• Friendly and approachable, with a particular empathy for students
• Honest and reliable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to conduct him or herself in a positive and professional manner at all times
• Ability to prioritise, multitask and work under pressure
• Self-motivated, proactive with excellent time management skills
• Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail

This is a part-time permanent opportunity. The hours are 9am-2.30pm, Monday to Friday.

About UCSA

Nau Mai Ki Te Rōpū Akonga ō Te Whare Wānanga ō Waitaha

Welcome to The University of Canterbury Students’ Association (UCSA)

Established in 1894, the UCSA is a registered not-for-profit organisation that supports UC students to succeed and belong.

Our organisation is governed by an elected Student Executive, and we employ over 300 staff. Together, we dish up a range of student-focused services, including advocacy and welfare, representation, subsidised dental and optometry, early learning centres, club support, events, and media.

UCSA provides employees with:

• Extended Pay Parity
• Paid lunch break
• Free, confidential counselling available via Organisational Counselling Programme
• Discounted rates at the UC Rec Centre
• Free flu vaccinations

You must be a New Zealand citizen or resident to apply.

Application closing date: Thursday, 26^th June 2025, unless filled prior.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Apply now!