- Lead DOC's Accounts Payable team through daily operations and transformational system change, drive effective financial operations that support Aotearoa's conservation goals
- $92,450.00 - $116,985.00
- Permanent full time, Wellington location
Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Turoa
The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.
Ko ta Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora ano hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.
Mo te turanga | About the role
Looking for a leadership role where you can make a real impact? At DOC, we're on a journey to strengthen our financial systems - and we need a skilled and driven finance leader to help guide the way.
As Team Lead Accounts, you'll lead DOC's Accounts Payable Team, playing a central role in both day-to-day finance operations and the development and improvement of our Financial Management Information System (FMIS).
Reporting to the Financial Accounting & Transaction Manager, you'll coordinate team priorities, ensure accurate and timely financial processing, and contribute to high-level planning. You'll engage with colleagues across finance and the wider organisation, ensuring customer needs are met and system improvements are well-integrated into team workflows. This is a key leadership role that balances operational excellence with strategic change management.
The position will be focussed on:
- Lead the Accounts Payable Team, coordinating workflow, priorities, and resource planning
- Manage Departmental and Crown AP processes, including supporting the P2P process and ensuring the government payment times metric is met.
- Support FMIS development and improvement within the AP team, contributing to system design and efficiency improvements
- Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and internal SOPs, including risk and issues reporting
- Build a high-performing, customer-focused team culture through coaching, development, and performance management
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:
- Strong working knowledge of financial systems and processes, including experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
- Proven experience in Accounts Payable and P2P in a large or complex organisation
- Demonstrated ability to lead system/process implementation to enhance operational efficiency
- Experienced, emotionally intelligent people leader, able to inspire performance, accountability, and collaboration
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement and customer service, with a problem-solving mindset
- Excellent organisational skills - able to plan, prioritise and deliver to deadlines
- Strong understanding of compliance requirements (GAAP, SOPs)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Mo te tima | About the team
The CFO Function ensures the viability of the Department through strategic financial management and by planning, measuring, and reporting its year-to-year business and financial interests.
He aha nga painga mou? | What's in it for you?
DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default. You can learn more about what we offer here.
We support flexible work arrangements for our kamahi who are working in a wide variety of roles and locations across Aotearoa. Flexible options will be considered based on your role and in discussion with your leader.
Tonoa inaianei | Apply now
Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.
The salary range for this position is $92,450.00 - $116,985.00 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.
Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.
Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.
Ra whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Friday, 14 August 2025
Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Me he patai ano, whakapa mai | For further enquiries, contact Emily Blokker [email protected]
Te tohutoro turanga | Job reference: DOC/1875071
