Finance Officer - Payables
Permanent Full Time | Based in Marton
$61,000 - $71,000 - based on skills and experience
Are you looking for a finance role where your work genuinely makes a difference?
Join Rangitīkei District Council and become part of a supportive Finance team that helps deliver essential services to our communities every day. We're looking for an organised, customer-focused Finance Officer - Payables to help ensure Council's finances are managed accurately while contributing to continuous improvement across our finance processes.
You'll play an important role in ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time, supporting the financial integrity of Council. You'll also have opportunities to work across a variety of finance activities and build strong relationships throughout the organisation.
What you'll be doing
- Processing supplier invoices, purchase orders, credit card transactions and payments accurately and efficiently
- Supporting treasury and finance administration activities
- Building positive working relationships with suppliers and Council staff to ensure prompt resolution of enquiries
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and contribute ideas that make the Finance team even better
What you'll bring
- Experience in working with numbers and maintaining accuracy
- Pride in providing excellent customer service
- Ability to be organised and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
- An analytical approach and financial literacy skills
- A willingness to learn new systems and improve processes
- A preference for working collaboratively within a supportive team and has a customer-first mindset
Experience with ledger accounts would be an advantage, but more importantly, you will be organised, willing to learn, comfortable working with systems, and committed to providing helpful and reliable service.
What we offer
- Professional development and ongoing training
- Flexible working arrangements where practical
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellness initiatives
- Fun, friendly, supportive team culture
- Opportunities to grow within local government
- Meaningful work that benefits the community
The closing date for this role is 5.00 pm on Sunday 2 August 2026, however, don't wait until the closing date—we'll be reviewing applications as they're received and may interview suitable candidates before the closing date.
For any enquiries about this role please contact Lorraine Bergen, Manager Financial Services at Lorraine.bergen@rangitikei.govt.nz.
Why join us?
Based in Marton, you'll enjoy the benefits of a friendly rural community with an easy commute, affordable living, and convenient access to Whanganui and Palmerston North.
Whether you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional or someone with strong administration experience looking to expand a career in finance, we'd love to hear from you. If you're organised, enjoy working with people and take pride in accurate, high-quality work, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.