Accounts Payable Officer

About the role

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, a kaupapa Māori tertiary education provider, is looking for an Officer – Accounts Payable (Kaiārahi Utu Nama) to join its Rangatahua team. Reporting to the Team Lead Financial Transactions, the role supports the success of students by keeping accounts payable processes accurate, efficient and aligned with best-practice accounting standards, while building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Process invoices accurately and within required timeframes.
• Reconcile creditor statements and ensure timely supplier payments.
• Maintain creditor databases and keep supplier information current.
• Manage payment runs, urgent payments and foreign currency transactions.
• Process Noho Marae and catering payments according to agreed timelines.
• Monitor and maintain hold batches, following up on outstanding approvals and documentation.
• Provide prompt, professional support for finance-related enquiries.
• Maintain financial records and support accurate month-end processes.
• Build relationships with staff, suppliers, contractors and external stakeholders.

Required profile

• Certificate Level 3 in Administration, Business, Computing or a related discipline.
• Experience in accounts payable, finance administration or a related specialist area.
• Customer service experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication, planning, organisational and task management skills, and confidence handling multiple priorities and deadlines.

Required skills

• Intermediate proficiency across Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.

What we offer

• Health and life insurance for permanent employees.
• Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the holiday season.
• A wellness programme with free events and services.
• Free on-site carparking.