Finance Assistant

Finance AssistantPermanent x 2 | Full TimeA supportive team / whanau environmentA role with lots of varietyDevelopment and career progression opportunitiesWhakatairangatia nga kete o te matauranga ki te ao marama! E te tai whakarunga, e te tai whakararo, nau piki mai, nau kake mai ki te Mana Tohu Matauranga o Aotearoa.May the baskets of knowledge (education) be brought into the world of light. We welcome one and all to join us at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.Mo te turanga | About the roleReporting to the Financial Accountant, you will predominately be completing core transactional processing, completing and assisting with regulatory and other financial reporting requirements, ensuring adequate process documentation is in place and assisting with process and system improvements.We are recruiting for two positions, with the following responsibilities shared across both roles, supported by a collaborative approach.In this role, you will share responsibility for:Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner, including through relevant systems and interfacesEnsuring all data entry (including invoices) is appropriately approved and codedGenerating vendor payments and allocating these to the relevant invoicesProcessing customer receipts and applying them accurately to invoicesReconciling vendor and customer accounts, and taking appropriate action to resolve any reconciling differencesHe ahei au | What you'll bring to the roleAbility to meet deadlines and work under pressureWillingness to put in extra effort to meet deadlinesExperience in processing and dealing with customers / vendorsHave a demonstrable commitment to, and sensitivity towards equity issues and promoting the aspirations of Maori under the principles of the Treaty of WaitangiExperience in completing data entry and individual account reconciliationsTo be successful in this position, you will have:Relevant experience is vital.A tertiary qualification potentially leading towards a professional accountancy qualification is also desirable.Nga Painga o NZQA | Why choose NZQAJoin NZQA and help lift quality and trust across Aotearoa New Zealand's education system through world-class assessment, quality assurance and qualifications. We are passionate about ensuring learners' achievements are recognised, allowing people to fully participate in employment, society and their communities.NZQA is committed to lifelong learning and the diverse communities we serve. We welcome people from all backgrounds and provide a supportive environment for Maori and Pacific staff, including active networks that help guide and strengthen our strategic direction.Discover more about what we offer: NZQA Staff Benefits.Pehea te tono mai | How to applyFor more information about this role and NZQA please refer to the job description, NZQA's Customer Charter and Organisational Values.If you would like to discuss further, please contact Dina Uiras on 022 013 4019.To apply, please include your CV and cover letter, prior to or latest by 5.00pm on Wednesday, 22 July 2026.If you are applying/viewing through Seek, please click `apply now' to access these links.You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for this role.NZQA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr