Accounts Receivable Officer

New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST) is New Zealand's leading institute of technology, which helps to drive the development of a skilled workforce not only in New Zealand but also around the world.

NorthTec, a business division of NZIST, provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications.  From certificate to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for learners at a level and pathway that suits them.

To learn more about NorthTec/NZIST, visit Tai Tokerau Wānanga | NorthTec.

Overview

We are now seeking an Accounts Receivable Officer to join our Finance team at our Whangārei Campus. This role will suit someone who is highly organised, digitally confident, detail-focused, and approachable, and who enjoys a role with variety, responsibility, and regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders.

The Accounts Receivable Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely invoicing, receipting, and monitoring of the collection of student and other revenue. A key part of the role is applying consistent debt management practices, while applying consistent debt management practices, while keeping the customer at the centre of the process and professionally managing the recovery of outstanding debt.

This is a hands-on, practical role with genuine variety. You will work closely alongside other kaimahi to support student fee management, in addition to  managing invoicing and receivables for other revenue activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Receipting student fees and maintaining accurate debtor records
• Monitoring overdue accounts and applying debt management and escalation processes
• Managing invoicing and revenue collection for other revenue
• Preparing debtor reports and reconciling debtor accounts and related ledger balances
• Supporting audit, reporting, and compliance requirements
• Contributing to improvements in receivables processes and documentation
• This position also requires a willingness to adapt and work collaboratively.

Skills, Experience and Attributes

We're looking for someone who enjoys problem-solving, and who can manage difficult conversations with professionalism, empathy, and respect.

You will bring:

• Experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, and debt collection
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with financial systems and Excel
• A friendly, professional communication style
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A practical, solution-focused mindset and willingness to learn

Experience in the education or public sector, or familiarity with TechOne systems, is advantageous but not essential.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, applicants must be a NZ Citizen or NZ Permanent Resident.

Please apply online and attach your current CV and covering letter highlighting your skills and experience that align with this role.

Note: NorthTec will be closed for the holiday period, and applications will not be reviewed until mid-January 2026.

More about Tai Tokerau Wānanga | NorthTec

Tai Tokerau Wānanga | NorthTec is committed to developing Northland and its people through tertiary education. NorthTec is the region's largest provider of tertiary education, with campuses and learning centres in Whangārei and across Northland in addition to over 60 community based delivery points. NorthTec remains the only Tertiary Education Institute (TEI) based north of Auckland that provides programmes from foundation to degree level.

The region's gentle climate, relaxed lifestyle and unbounded opportunities continue to attract people from around the world to Northland's spectacular rural and coastal surroundings.

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Disclaimer

This position is currently open to internal candidates of NZIST divisions. It has also been identified as a potential redeployment for kaimahi who have had their position impacted. Therefore, in assessing applications affected kaimahi will be given priority. We welcome external applicants.