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Posted 19 July, 2026

Senior Finance Administrator

New Zealand Government
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 856e33631b575512

Job Description

Role Overview Join our Finance team as a Senior Finance Administrator. Bring your strong financial administration experience, keen eye for detail, and proactive approach to supporting a high‑performing function. Take the lead on end‑to‑end finance administration, ensuring accuracy and seamless financial operations across the business. Responsibilities Lead transaction oversight of finance operations and end‑to‑end payroll processing. Ensure systems and processes operate efficiently and effectively. Ensure timely vendor payments. Manage bank receivables accurately and maintain positive relationships with customers. Provide financial operational and reconciliation support and meet processing and reporting deadlines. Qualifications 5+ years of financial operations and/or payroll experience. Strong knowledge of accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliation, and workflow. Knowledge of accounting concepts and GST requirements for tax invoices. Experience interpreting remuneration data within a payroll system. Intermediate Excel skills. Experience with TechnologyOne (CiAnywhere) and/or Datapay is an advantage. Benefits Flexible working arrangements. Inclusive and positive workplace culture. Additional leave options, wellness package, public transport subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, fitness passport, learning and development opportunities, and access to social, networking and sporting activities. Additional Information We welcome all people and want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. If you have any barriers to applying, or require accessibility support, email [email protected]. Applications for this role close on Sunday, 26 July 2026. Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you’ll be a great fit for the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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