- Join a purpose-led organisation supporting housing outcomes across Aotearoa
- Deliver critical back-end payment processes to our suppliers, tenants, and partners
- Drive accuracy, efficiency, and service in a high-volume finance environment
- Full-time permanent role based in Manukau office with a salary of $73,235 + 5weeks annual leave + Suite of benefits
Te Whiwhinga Mahi - Our opportunity
We are seeking a detail-focused and proactive finance professional to join our Finance Shared Services team as a Payables Specialist. This important role sits within the Strategy, Finance and Policy Group and supports K inga Ora's ability to meet its financial obligations in a timely, efficient, and compliant manner.
This isn't your standard payables position. As a Payables Specialist, you'll be at the heart of our financial operations, working in a mid-office capacity to deliver high-value outcomes. You'll manage complex payment activities, including utilities (power, land and water rates), FX invoices, and property settlements, while working closely with stakeholders to deliver smart business outcomes.
You'll,
- Deliver timely and accurate payment processing across a wide range of activities.
- Investigate and resolve technical issues impacting payment workflows.
- Collaborate with Treasury, Purchase to Pay, ICT, and other internal teams to ensure seamless operations.
- Provide insights and reporting to support strategic decision-making.
- Contribute to training and uplift of technical skills within the team.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-volume environments, understands the value of robust financial controls, and is motivated to contribute to continuous improvement.
Ng pumanawatanga ou - What you will bring
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- A Diploma in Accounting, Business, or equivalent experience
- 1-2 years' experience in a Payables function or strong SME-level knowledge
- Proven ability to work with high transaction volumes in a shared services environment
- Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of accounts payable workflows and ERP systems, ideally Oracle
- A knack for problem-solving and identifying process enhancements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills-you'll be engaging with customers, internal teams, and stakeholders daily
- A detail-oriented and disciplined approach to financial accuracy and reconciliation
- Experience with FX processing, tax payments, utility transactions, and purchase cards is desirable
- A collaborative spirit and a passion for continuous improvement
- A customer-first mindset with the ability to translate technical issues into actionable solutions.
Nou te rourou - What's in it for you?
- Five weeks' annual leave plus KiwiSaver contribution
- Supportive work environment grounded in our values
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- A chance to help shape better housing and stronger communities across Aotearoa
Mo m tou - Our Organisation
At K inga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive and supporting our social housing customers to live well in their homes.
What is exciting about working for K inga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.
We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for M ori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
O T tou Uara - Our Values
Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are:
- Manaakitanga- People at the Heart
- Mahi Tahi- Better Together
- Whanake- Be Bold
Tuhono mai - Join us
To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via http://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz.
If you have any questions, please contact aash.karnawat@kaingaora.govt.nz
Please note we are going through change, and preference will be given to the internal employees' applications whose substantive role has been confirmed disestablished.
Applications close on Monday 28th July 2025 at 11:55pm.
We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.