Finance Administrator | Wellington City

Job Description

Job title: Finance Administrator

Role type: Permanent

Location: Wellington

Salary band & range: $61,965 to $71,810 depending on skills and experience

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

As a Finance Administrator, you will process financial transactions accurately and on time across accounts receivable, accounts payable, debt management and collection, banking and receipting. You will also respond to customer enquiries and reconcile customer accounts.

• Process invoices, receipts and payments accurately and on time.
• Reconcile customer accounts and support bank reconciliations.
• Manage debt collection and respond to customer enquiries and complaints.
• Help improve financial systems and processes.

About You - Mōu

You will bring accounts receivable or payable experience, with exposure to invoicing, reconciliations, payment processing or credit control.

You will be comfortable using financial systems and Excel to maintain accurate financial information. Experience with TechnologyOne and analytical tools such as Power BI would be an advantage.

You will bring strong customer service, communication and negotiation skills, along with careful attention to detail. You will work collaboratively, provide clear guidance to customers and take a proactive approach to resolving queries and supporting colleagues.

If you are passionate about utilising your financial and customer service skills, this could be the opportunity you are looking for.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Solid working knowledge of accounting principles including financial reconciliations, accounts receivable processes and practices.
• Experience delivering accurate and timely financial operations (Accounts Receivable/Payable).
• Strong customer service skills, including responding to financial queries and complaints.
• Strong numerical skills with an eye for detail.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise work effectively to meet deadlines (desirable).
• Proven negotiation skills and confidence dealing with customers.
• Commitment to professional ethics, confidentiality and privacy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with customers and colleagues.
• A reputation as a reliable and collaborative team player who delivers on commitments.
• Positive, flexible, solution-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Finance-related studies or training in accounting, business administration or a closely related discipline (desirable).

You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply. We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit.

About the Team - Mō tō mātou Rōpū

The Finance Administration team sits within the Finance Systems and Processing area of Finance, Property and Procurement.

Reporting to the Team Leader, Accounts Receivables you will be part of a team of five that manages the accounts receivables, banking, debt collection, and customer management functions on behalf of the Ministry. 

We encourage a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where difference is championed and we're an employer of choice because of it. We recruit, grow and retain talented, engaged and motivated employees who actively contribute towards an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued.

About MPI - Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.

Benefits of working at MPI - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua

• Additional MPI leave days
• Annual Wellness payment
• Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames

Credit check - Tirotiro nama

Please note, given this position is identified as carrying financial risk, the preferred candidate(s) will be required to satisfactorily pass a credit check.

Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

To view the position description and/or apply online, please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 22 November 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please email Olivia.Murphy@mpi.govt.nz 

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