School Office Manager

About the role

Kura Accounting is seeking an experienced School Office Manager to oversee the transition of New Zealand schools to more efficient, technology‑driven finance processes. You will work closely with accountants and software engineers, using your hands‑on knowledge of school office administration to guide schools through change.

Key responsibilities

• Assess each school's current finance and administrative processes.
• Advise on streamlining workflows and improving financial controls.
• Lead the implementation of Xero accounting software for multiple schools.
• Support school staff during the transition, providing clear guidance and training.
• Monitor progress and ensure deadlines are met across several concurrent projects.

Required profile

• Deep, practical understanding of day‑to‑day school office administration.
• Comfortable guiding staff through change with patience and clarity.
• Culturally responsive, aware of the diverse communities across New Zealand schools.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and the capacity to work unsupervised.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise and manage multiple school transitions simultaneously.
• Accurate under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Xero accounting software.