Finance & Administration Officer

Kinetic Recruitment - New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable organisation in Wellington is seeking a Finance & Grants Officer to manage financial operations and grant processes. The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting and payroll, along with strong organizational skills and communication abilities. This role offers the chance to contribute directly to community support across New Zealand. Join us to make an impactful difference.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication skills with strong stakeholder relationship building.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily uploads of banking data and weekly reporting.
• Manage payroll for staff and directors on a fortnightly basis.
• Receive, review, and process grant applications.

Skills

Accounting

Payroll Management

Grants Administration

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Job description

In your new role as a Finance & Grants Officer, you will be working for a leading charitable organisation committed to supporting communities across New Zealand. This Wellington-based role combines financial management with grants administration, offering variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a direct impact in our communities.

The Role - This is a dual-focused position where you will act as a go between for the finance and grants teams.

Finance Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily uploads of banking data and weekly reporting
• Manage payroll for staff and directors on a fortnightly basis
• Prepare monthly GST and returns for Inland Revenue.
• Maintain the Fixed Assets register and process depreciation entries
• Ensure timely venue payments and monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Produce monthly financial statements and performance reports
• Support the Finance Manager and CEO with additional accounting duties as required

Grants Responsibilities:

• Receive, review, and process grant applications
• Research applicants to ensure eligibility and compliance with funding criteria
• Prepare application summaries and assist members with decisions
• Communicate decisions to applicants and provide timely reporting
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with grant applicants, stakeholders, and community organisations
• Support with grant auditing and compliance obligations

About You - We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in accounting, payroll, and financial reporting
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Experience in grants administration, customer service, or community funding is desirable
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a genuine commitment to supporting New Zealand communities

How to Apply

If you are ready to bring both your financial expertise and your passion for community impact to this unique role, we’d love to hear from you. Please click apply or get in touch with me directly on [e-mail] / 0274448535