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I provide training and support in early childhood administration to enhance the effective use of student management, health and safety, payroll, and accounting systems.

 

Centres are supported in meeting regulatory requirements for ECE funding by reviewing documentation, systems, processes, financials, and offering management mentoring.

 

My philosophy is to ensure services are viable and sustainable, so that services can provide the best outcomes for our children. With 25 years of experience as a centre owner and 15 years as a consultant, I am dedicated to helping services grow, develop and be successful.

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Todd Painter

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My sessions with you can either be at your centre, online via a zoom meeting or in a small group workshop. These sessions are tailored to your specific needs and can include;

  • A Pre-Funding MoE Audit Check

  • Pay Parity Assessments and Pay Progression

  • Administration Training

  • Professional Development

  • Financial Reporting

  • Administration Systems and Processes

  • Centre Owner or Manager Mentoring

Your session can include Discover Software training and how to optimise using this system through integration with Xero, SafetyNest and payroll systems.

 

After a session, I am then available to you by phone or email with ongoing support. I travel nationwide so get in contact to discuss options.

Events
  • Christchurch, 1st December - 5th December 2025
    Christchurch, 1st December - 5th December 2025
    Mon, 01 Dec
    01 Dec 2025, 9:00 am – 05 Dec 2025, 5:00 pm
    Christchurch, New Zealand
    I’ll be in Christchurch from 1st – 5th Decemberokmp offering centre-based sessions where I work with you at your centre, providing training and support, tailored specifically to your needs on anything related to administration. A Pre-MoE Funding Audit Check is a fav session at the moment.
  • Wellington, 26th - 30th January 2026
    Wellington, 26th - 30th January 2026
    Mon, 26 Jan
    Wellington, New Zealand
    26 Jan 2026, 9:00 am – 30 Jan 2026, 5:00 pm
    Wellington, New Zealand
    I’ll be in Wellington from 26th – 30th January offering centre-based sessions where I work with you at your centre, providing training and support, tailored specifically to your needs on anything related to administration. A Pre-MoE Funding Audit Check is a fav session at the moment.
  • RS7 Submission Webinar with Discover by Xplor
    RS7 Submission Webinar with Discover by Xplor
    29 Jan 2026, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
    Webinar
    A free webinar sponsored by Discover to support you with the submission of your RS7 where we discuss new and current funding settings.
  • Christchurch, 20th - 24th April 2026
    Christchurch, 20th - 24th April 2026
    Mon, 20 Apr
    Christchurch, New Zealand
    20 Apr 2026, 9:00 am – 24 Apr 2026, 5:00 pm
    Christchurch, New Zealand
    I’ll be in Christchurch from 20th – 24th April offering centre-based sessions where I work with you at your centre, providing training and support, tailored specifically to your needs on anything related to administration. A Pre-MoE Funding Audit Check is a fav session at the moment.
  • Wellington, 11th - 15th May 2026
    Wellington, 11th - 15th May 2026
    Mon, 11 May
    Wellington, New Zealand
    11 May 2026, 9:00 am – 15 May 2026, 5:00 pm
    Wellington, New Zealand
    I’ll be in Wellington from the 11th – 15th May offering centre-based sessions where I work with you at your centre, providing training and support, tailored specifically to your needs on anything related to administration. A Pre-MoE Funding Audit Check is a fav session at the moment.
  • RS7 Submission Webinar with Discover by Xplor
    RS7 Submission Webinar with Discover by Xplor
    28 May 2026, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
    Webinar
    A free webinar sponsored by Discover to support you with the submission of your RS7 where we discuss new and current funding settings.
  • ECC Conference 2026: The Power Of Choice
    ECC Conference 2026: The Power Of Choice
    Fri, 31 Jul
    Tākina Convention Centre
    31 Jul 2026, 9:00 am – 01 Aug 2026, 5:00 pm
    Tākina Convention Centre, Wellington, New Zealand
    I will be presenting a workshop at the Early Childhood Council's 'The Power Of Choice' Conference in Wellington on the 31st - 1st August. Details of the workshop to follow soon.
  • Administrator's Big Day Out - Seminar Series
    Administrator's Big Day Out - Seminar Series
    05 Aug 2026, 9:00 am – 31 Aug 2026, 3:00 pm
    Nationwide, New Zealand
    Presented by Sue Kurtovich, this popular, must attend, annual event for administrators will get you up to date with the essential and latest information relevant to carrying out the administrator role in an ECE centre.
  • RS7 Submission Webinar with Discover by Xplor
    RS7 Submission Webinar with Discover by Xplor
    24 Sept 2026, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
    Webinar
    A free webinar sponsored by Discover to support you with the submission of your RS7 where we discuss new and current funding settings.
  • Christchurch, 2nd - 6th November 2026
    Christchurch, 2nd - 6th November 2026
    Mon, 02 Nov
    Christchurch, New Zealand
    02 Nov 2026, 9:00 am – 06 Nov 2026, 5:00 pm
    Christchurch, New Zealand
    I’ll be in Christchurch from 2nd – 6th November offering centre-based sessions where I work with you at your centre, providing training and support, tailored specifically to your needs on anything related to administration. A Pre-MoE Funding Audit Check is a fav session at the moment.
  • Wellington, 16th - 20th November 2026
    Wellington, 16th - 20th November 2026
    Mon, 16 Nov
    Wellington, New Zealand
    16 Nov 2026, 9:00 am – 20 Nov 2026, 5:00 pm
    Wellington, New Zealand
    I’ll be in the Wellington from 16th – 20th November offering centre-based sessions where I work with you at your centre, providing training and support, tailored specifically to your needs on anything related to administration. A Pre-MoE Funding Audit Check is a fav session at the moment.
Testimonials

We survived the audit!

It was an intense few days, but we got through without having to re-pay a cent! She also said that our pay parity documentation was amongst the best she has seen!

Kudos to you for getting us to this point!

Julia Wilson, University of Auckland

Thanks Todd for the invaluable expertise and tips. The clarity you brought to the Pay parity & MoE audit requirements significantly enhanced my understanding, making the entire audit journey more manageable and supported us in having a successful audit.

Caryn, Rockaybe Early Learning Centre

“Further to Todd checking my funding notice, I contacted the MoE and told them the missed funding. They helped me to look at it and it missed two days when we open but no one attended. They will fund me the rest of the amount by 1st of April.”

Francis, Little Seed Early Learning Centre

Contact

021 361832
todd@advanceece.co.nz


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a Advance ECE
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