Finance Assistant at NZ Qualifications Authority, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Finance Assistant 

Permanent x 2 | Full Time

•  A supportive team / whanau environment
• A role with lots of variety
• Development and career progression opportunities

Whakatairangatia ngā kete o te mātauranga ki te ao mārama!  E te tai whakarunga, e te tai whakararo, nau piki mai, nau kake mai ki te Mana Tohu Mātauranga o Aotearoa.

May the baskets of knowledge (education) be brought into the world of light.  We welcome one and all to join us at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Reporting to the Financial Accountant, you will predominately be completing core transactional processing, completing and assisting with regulatory and other financial reporting requirements, ensuring adequate process documentation is in place and assisting with process and system improvements. 

We are recruiting for two positions, with the following responsibilities shared across both roles, supported by a collaborative approach.

In this role, you will share responsibility for:

• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner, including through relevant systems and interfaces
• Ensuring all data entry (including invoices) is appropriately approved and coded
• Generating vendor payments and allocating these to the relevant invoices
• Processing customer receipts and applying them accurately to invoices
• Reconciling vendor and customer accounts, and taking appropriate action to resolve any reconciling differences

 He āhei āu | What you'll bring to the role

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Willingness to put in extra effort to meet deadlines
• Experience in processing and dealing with customers / vendors
• Have a demonstrable commitment to, and sensitivity towards equity issues and promoting the aspirations of Māori under the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi
• Experience in completing data entry and individual account reconciliations

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Relevant experience is vital.
• A tertiary qualification potentially leading towards a professional accountancy qualification is also desirable.

Ngā Painga o NZQA | Why choose NZQA

Join NZQA and help lift quality and trust across Aotearoa New Zealand's education system through world‑class assessment, quality assurance and qualifications. We are passionate about ensuring learners' achievements are recognised, allowing people to fully participate in employment, society and their communities.

NZQA is committed to lifelong learning and the diverse communities we serve. We welcome people from all backgrounds and provide a supportive environment for Māori and Pacific staff, including active networks that help guide and strengthen our strategic direction. 

Discover more about what we offer: NZQA Staff Benefits.

Pēhea te tono mai | How to apply

For more information about this role and NZQA please refer to the job description, NZQA's Customer Charter and Organisational Values.

If you would like to discuss further, please contact Dina Uiras on 022 013 4019.

To apply, please include your CV and cover letter, prior to or latest by 5.00pm on Wednesday, 22 July 2026.

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You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for this role.

NZQA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role.