Accounts Payable Team Leader

Thank you for your interest in this position. We have received your application from Indeed, so the first step of your application is complete. To finish your application we will email you further details. Accounts Payable Team Leader About Airways: Our people manage New Zealand's 30 million squarekms of airspace, providing air traffic control, surveillance, communication,flight inspection, mapping, and airspace design services. We work withgovernment, regulatory authorities, airlines, airports, and the generalaviation community to ensure pilots, passengers and goods reach theirdestination - safely. At Airways, our values underpin all that we do. We valueSafety, One Airways, Excellence and Success in all that we do. Our organisation is made up of operational businessgroups that are supported by governance and corporate services functions. Tolearn more about our people and organisational structure, check out www.airways.co.nz/about . About the Team: The Finance Team is responsible for the overallfinancial management and support processes within Airways, includingtransaction accounting, financial reporting, and general ledger support tobusiness units, financial IT systems, procurement, property management, capitalplanning, statutory reporting and management reporting. About the Role: We have an opportunity for an Accounts Payable TeamLeader to join our Auckland (airport) based team on a permanent full-timebasis. You’ll be accountable for the Accounts Payable (AP)function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor payments, andmaintaining the integrity of vendor master data. You’ll provide monthly reports on sensitiveexpenditure and provide oversight of AP controls to support the accuracy andreliability of Airways’ financial records. As the team leader,you’ll direct, empower, motivate, and develop your direct report to achievepersonal, business unit and organisational goals. Additionally, you’ll worktowards continuous improvement whilst adhering to our controls and compliance. For a full list of tasks and responsibilities,please refer to the position description attached to the advert on our careerssite. About You: Due to the nature of the role and our operations,you'll be proactive with excellent time management, prioritisation andproblem-solving abilities. Additionally, you will have: Sound accounting knowledge and workingexperience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance or other large ERP systems aswell as Microsoft Office, specifically Excel Experience applying and adhering to policiesand procedures Experience dealing with foreigncurrency and international suppliers Communication skills and confidenceneeded to liaise with internal and external stakeholders High attention to detail with a focuson quality and delivering to strict deadlines Ability to work in a dynamic businessenvironment, collaborate with people internally and externally, show resilienceand agility, take ownership and focus on delivering successful businessoutcomes. Beneficial: Prior experience leading and mentoring directreports. To Apply: If you’re keen to expand your career at aState-Owned Enterprise known for success and innovation, submit yourapplication (CV and cover letter) via the Airways careers or Seek. Please note that you must be legally eligible towork in New Zealand to be considered. This role will require the successful candidate toundergo pre-employment background checks including references, drug and alcoholscreening, criminal conviction, and related checks. Application closing date is Sunday, 23 August 2026. At Airways, our people are at the heart of what wedo to keep NZ skies safe. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable andinclusive workplace where people feel they belong and can bring their wholeself to work. We make our recruitment decisions based on the best candidate forthe job and encourage applications from diverse candidates. We are proud tohold both Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick accreditations. The email and password you entered don't match. Get notified when a new vacancy is added #J-18808-Ljbffr