Business Support - Corporate Services

Northland Regional Council; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government body in Northland is seeking a part-time Administrator to support its Corporate Services group through to June 2026. This role involves managing finance processes, including purchase orders and vendor liaison. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of business support experience and strong skills in Microsoft Office and financial systems. The application deadline is 9 October 2025.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in a similar business support role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems.
• Solid understanding of finance processes including purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Provide finance support by managing purchase orders and invoices.
• Liaise with vendors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist the People and Culture team with administrative tasks.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive problem-solving

Team player

Strong communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

TechOne (or comparable financial systems)

Job description

Overview

Northland Regional Council’s role is to care for and protect Te Taitokerau Northland's environment and communities. Does that resonate with you?

Ko te aha ā mātou mahi? / What work do we do?

We work together with tangata whenua and communities to care for the incredible environment and many communities in our rohe, matching our skills and resources with the visions and aspirations of our people. We work to protect and restore healthy waters and our native taonga, through meaningful partnerships with tangata whenua and communities, and to build more resilient and adaptable communities in a changing climate. Here at Te Kaunihera ā rohe o Te Taitokerau | NRC, your mahi makes a real difference to our communities.

Toitū te whenua, toitū te moana, toitū te tangata. If the land is well, if the sea is well, the people will thrive.

The opportunity

We\'re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Administrator to step into a fixed-term position supporting our Corporate Services group through to the end of June 2026. This role is part-time, working 22.5 hours per week with flexibility around when those hours are worked. The heart of this role lies in finance support—raising and managing purchase orders, keeping a close eye on incoming invoices. You\'ll be the go-to person for liaising with vendors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and keep our financial processes running smoothly.

There will be the opportunity to support the People and Culture team with administration tasks; coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, capturing minutes, and following up on action items to ensure nothing slips through the cracks. You\'ll help maintain accurate records and documentation, contributing to a compliant and well-organised work environment.

About You

We’re seeking a proactive team player with a can-do attitude, a knack for solving problems, and a great sense of humour to match. You’ll bring at least three years of experience in a similar business support role, along with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems such as TechOne (or comparable platforms). A solid understanding of finance processes—including purchase orders and invoice receipting—is essential, as is a general grasp of how business operations tick. Experience within a local government setting would be a definite plus, giving you a head start in navigating our environment.

Apply

The mahi we do really makes a difference, so if you are motivated to help nurture our region’s taiao, we are keen to learn more about you. Want to have a kōrero with us first, or just need more information? If so, contact our Recruitment Advisor, Tannis Turnbull ([e-mail]). To view the job description, visit our careers site where the following link will work: JD: Business Support - Corporate Services

Applications close on 9 October 2025

We review applications as they are received. Apply online now, as the close date may change. Please note that we do not accept email applications.