Permanent
Full Time - 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Based in Wellington
Ko wai mātou | About Us
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school. We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood level to NCEA Level 3, including to young adult and adult learners.
Our vision is to enable our ākonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities.
Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position
We are looking for a Team Leader, Payables to join our Finance team based in Wellington. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, compliance with accounting standards, and effective internal controls.
In this key role you will oversees daily financial transactions, resolves queries, manages financial tools, and oversees payables related banking activities.
Additionally, the Team Leader provides:
- Excellent customer service
- Tailors financial processes to operational needs
- Communicates financial information clearly
- Supervise staff, develop training materials and implement best practices to enhance financial management and administration
Ko koe tēnei | About you:
The successful candidate will have significant experience in financial management particularly accounts payable, preferably with experience in the education sector or a similar environment.
Possess analytical skills, leadership abilities, and proficiency in financial systems are essential.
- Intermediate level Microsoft excel skills (including Pivot Tables and X/V Lookups)
- Experience with FlexiPurchase or similar expense management tools or experience with other electronic or online payment systems
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal
- Knowledge and experience in mapping processes, identifying key controls and implementing change
- Strong understanding of accounting standards and financial policies
Hei whakautu | In return
Te Kura will provide you with the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment and work in a team that offers genuine work flexibility as part of an organisation that makes a difference to ākonga (students) across New Zealand.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
If you've nodded your head whilst reading this and thought ‘this is me!' click that apply button, we want to hear from you!
Applications must be lodged via our career's portal, and you must have the right to reside or work in New Zealand.
E hiahia mōhio anō ana koe? | Like to find out more?
For more information, check out the position description at the top of the page (link will be orange). If you still have any additional questions, please Michelle Snyman Financial Accounting Lead via email [email protected].
For any issues with the application process, please contact [email protected]
Applications close at Wednesday, 5pm on 30, July, 2025.
Please note that we will be shortlisting candidates as we receive applications and may close the vacancy if suitable candidates are identified prior to the closing date.
