Finance Administrator

Randstad; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an experienced Finance Administrator to join a fast-paced government Finance Hub. The role focuses on processing invoices, managing allocations, and ensuring timely financial actions to support nationwide educational infrastructure projects.

You will work with Delivery teams to handle high-volume transactions, keep data accurate, and meet tight deadlines while maintaining strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High-volume financial administration experience.
• Strong numerical/data handling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of project invoices, purchase orders, variations and payments.
• Manage cost transfers, project budget allocations and financial updates across Capital Works.
• Balance competing deadlines to ensure financial deadlines and contractual obligations are met.
• Collaborate with Property delivery teams to resolve financial queries and maintain data accuracy.

Skills

High-volume work

Time management

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team player

Education

Primary School/Junior High

Job description

Are you an experienced Finance Administrator who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment? This is your chance to join a high-performing government division and play a critical role in supporting teams nationwide.

We are a busy, high-volume Finance Hub looking for a detail-oriented team member who can manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and help us fulfill essential contractual obligations.

What You'll Do: Financial Administration & Operational Excellence

As part of the dedicated Finance Hub, you will work closely with Delivery teams to process critical financial transactions that keep major educational infrastructure projects moving forward.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Invoice & Order Processing: Accurately processing high volumes of project invoices, purchase orders, variations, and payments within tight timeframes.

• Financial Allocations: Managing cost transfers, project budget allocations, and financial updates across active Capital Works projects.

• Deadline Management: Balancing competing priorities to ensure financial deadlines are met and contractual obligations are fulfilled seamlessly.

• Collaboration & Support: Working directly alongside Property delivery teams to resolve financial queries and maintain data accuracy.

What You'll Bring: Experience & Skills

We are looking for a efficient and reliable administrator who brings a sharp eye for detail and strong communication skills.

• High-Volume Experience: Proven background working in a fast-paced, high-volume financial administration role (property, construction, or public sector experience is a plus).

• Time Management & Prioritisation: Ability to effectively multi-task, juggle competing deadlines, and maintain focus under pressure.

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous accuracy when handling numerical data, processing invoices, and managing budget allocations.

• Strong Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to build positive relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Team Player: A proactive, supportive attitude and a willingness to step in and help the wider team succeed.

Why Join This Team?

You will join a collaborative and supportive environment where your hard work directly contributes to the successful delivery of projects across the country.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

skills

High volume processing, data entry, invoicing, finance administrator, accounts payable

education

Primary School/Junior High