Accounts Payable Advisor at NZ Ministry of Education, Wellington

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• Permanent, Full-time role
• Wellington CBD

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Help shape the future of Education

At the Ministry of Education, we work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes.

Our organisation is made up of more than 3,000 talented and committed people around New Zealand, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.

While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for every child, young person and adult student in our education system.

About our group and team

An excellent opportunity exists for an energetic and enthusiastic Accounts Payable Advisor based in the Wellington CBD.

This role is part of the Financial Payments & Collections team who is responsible in ensuring the accurate and timely payment and collection of all Ministry transactions.

About this role

This is no ordinary Accounts Payable role. The volumes are high and processes are complex and exciting. There are a number of new innovative initiatives presently being undertaken.

The Accounts Payable Advisor role is responsible for accurately and efficiently processing transactions for payment in line with agreed processes to ensure internal and external levels are met or exceeded.  The role also provides professional support and issue resolution to internal customers and suppliers.

About you

We're looking for someone with:

• At least 3-5 years experience in an Accounts Payable role in a large organisation
• Experience in Tier 1 ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP, Technology One)
• Excellent Excel skills
• the ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

• Ability to work independently, quickly and accurately, with strong attention to details
• A proactive, customer focused approach
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Be self-motivated, responsible, agile and a good team player

Are you ready to make a difference?

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific and people with disabilities, who will enrich our understanding of the education system.

As a government agency, the Ministry is committed to keeping to the Treaty of Waitangi's guiding principles in our work for and with Māori students, their whānau, hapū and iwi.

Please review the Job Description and if this opportunity interests you, and you meet the requirements, apply now using the ‘Apply Online' button.

The Ministry invites applications from fully vaccinated people or people with a valid medical exemption (under the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021). We will require evidence of your vaccination status, or your medical exemption, at the pre-employment stage of our recruitment process.

For further information, please contact Rowena Lim at rowena.lim@education.govt.nz address.

Applications close on 31 May 2022.