Senior Support Officer, Financial Accounting

7 days ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Senior Support Officer required to join a busy Financial Accounting team to fulfill our Accounts Receivable function
- Permanent, Wellington based role
- Salary midpoint of $64,877, actual salary dependent on your experience

Ko wai mātou - About us
At Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health matters.
The Financial Accounting team is responsible for running the day-to-day financial operations for the Ministry, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing functions and preparing financial statements and the analysis of financial data.
Ko ake mahi - What you'll do
The Senior Support Officer is responsible for performing and supporting the daily management of financial processing functions within the Financial Accounting team. In this role you will be actively collaborating and engaging with colleagues across the Ministry to ensure the team meets its objectives.
**Daily tasks may include**:

- Daily processing of Accounts Receivable, Purchasing, and Accounts Payable related tasks
- Collaborating across the Ministry to manage payment collection
- Inputting data into the finance systems
- Providing prompt resolution to queries and excellent customer service
- Preparing and providing information requested by stakeholders such as Audit NZ, Official Information Requests, and Select Committee questions

Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring
- Experience in accurate financial processing and accounting software such as Oracle
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent prioritisation skills, ability to take initiative, work under pressure and meet deadlines in an ambiguous and dynamic environment
- Refined interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain working relationships to accomplish goals
- Advanced MS Excel skills

Ko mātou me tō matou whare - What we bring
Unlock your career potential at Manatū Hauora, where you'll discover a world of opportunities for personal and professional growth. We're not just a workplace; we're a whanau that values your well-being and the importance of work-life balance. At Manatū Hauora, diversity and inclusion are woven into the fabric of our culture, ensuring that every voice is heard and every perspective matters. Your wellness is our priority, with comprehensive support and resources to keep you thriving. Join us today and be part of a team dedicated to improving healthcare.
Ngā Uaratanga - Our values
Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.
- Manaakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictonary.co.nz) - we show care, inclusion respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
- Kaitiakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we preserve and maintain an environment that enables the Ministry and our people to thrive
- Whakapono (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply
We value diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference could bring to us. Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.



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