About The Role

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

6-Month Fixed Term Secondment Opportunity

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join the Shared Transaction Centre on a fixed term contract. 

Support the Accounts Payable Team Leader to work with internal and external stakeholders, maximise automation financial processing, administrative efficiency and improve service delivery across the organisation.

Key accountabilities for this position include, but not limited to

Large supplier account reconciliations
Requisition requests 
High volume invoice processing
Match exceptions resolutions
Receipting escalations
Supplier maintenance, onboarding and set-up 
Co-ordination and execution of foreign and domestic pay runs, working with Treasury, signatories, and the banks.
Identify technical roadblocks and opportunities, and suggesting improvements
Financial Delegations/Sensitive Expenditure 
Processing Travel/expenses and reimbursements
Accurately matching invoices to Purchase Orders
Escalation of issues to the advisory team for internal/external customers
Managing the accounts payable function for your portion of the ledger
Accurately matching invoices to Purchase Orders
Weekly and monthly payment runs
Other Ad Hoc duties

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday). 

Salary range is $62,100 - $70,200pa plus benefits. 

For more detailed information, please refer to the  Position Description

He kōrero mōu | About you

You’ve worked in a complex, high‑volume environment, thrive under time pressure, and stay current with accounts payable/P2P best practice. You’re a people person with a can‑do attitude who balances accurate, high‑throughput processing with excellent service to students and corporate customers (transactions, refunds, invoice payments).

Ngā Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

Excellent organisational and analytical skills.
Experience using an ERP (e.g., PeopleSoft) and strong Excel proficiency; quick to learn new, industry‑specific systems.
Experience in Accounts Payable and Pay to Purchase within a large complex organisation
Proven performance in a customer‑focused environment with strong problem‑solving abilities.
A clear commitment to policy, control, and compliance in every transaction.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
We offer an opportunity within New Zealand’s leading University that will have a positive impact on the lives of students. We also offer:

Five weeks’ annual leave per annum
Flexible working – Hybrid model (blend of in-office and remote)
Discounted parking and various leisure and recreation services
A diverse and inclusive working environment

For more information please visit  Staff Benefits .

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply 

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of  Sunday 13th September , 2026  to be considered.

All candidates must have , or be able to obtain, the legal right to work in New Zealand .

Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

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Equity

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