Accounts Payable
Mo tatou | About us - What we do
Our role at Antarctica New Zealand is to support world-leading science and environmental protection in Antarctica. Led by our vision, “Antarctica and the Southern Ocean - valued, protected, understood”, we are the Crown entity responsible for developing, managing and executing New Zealand government activities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. This includes accountability for Scott Base, the Antarctic research station. Our purpose is inspiring people to connect with Antarctica, through knowledge and collaboration.
Building on New Zealand’s research in Antarctica over six decades, we have a strong commitment to the natural environment and are recognised as a leader in the international treaty system.
Mō te mahi | About the role - What you’ll be doing
Reporting to the Financial Services Manager, you will provide accurate and timely processing of creditors invoices and accounts support to the wider Finance Team. Our Christchurch based team provide financial, accounting and procurement services to support Antarctica New Zealand to achieve its goals.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Processing of supplier invoices through MS Business Central in a timely and accurate manner
- Preparation of weekly and monthly payment runs and post-payment administration
- Reconciliation of invoices against purchase orders
- Receipt of service purchase orders and amend other purchase orders where needed
- Review, reconcile and process of invoices
- Support of the monthly credit card reconciliation process
- Supplier liaison and creditor ledger maintenance
What will you bring?
People are the key to our success, and we take pride in building great relationships within our team. To be successful in this role you’ll need both great administrative and customer service skills and be comfortable using a range of different systems.
- Minimum three years professional experience in a related financial services role
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with a variety of external vendors
- Ability to recognise, identify and escalate discrepancies with budget holders
- Demonstrated use of initiative and attention to detail
- Ability to manage and prioritise competing tasks
- Proficiency in using financial platforms and proven ability to learn new systems
Tono mai ināianei | Apply now
To apply please write a Cover Letter and up to date CV in your own words telling us why you would like to work with us and what skills you can bring to the role. If you bring different experience to what we have listed above but think would be a good fit for our team, then we’d still like to hear from you.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an organisation with a real and tangible purpose.
Applications close 24 December at 12pm, 2025, however, we will be reviewing applications regularly and may close applications early - so to ensure you don’t miss out on this opportunity, apply today!
For any questions or accessibility requirements related to your application please contact people@antarcticanz.govt.nz
One of Antarctica New Zealand's core values is 'we care for each other and the environment’. We actively encourage applications from all cultures, beliefs and backgrounds and are committed to ensuring our culture is welcoming, accessible, equitable and safe for all. The successful candidate will undergo pre-employment checks. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
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