finance administrator

Randstad Digital New Zealand; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Digital New Zealand is seeking an experienced Finance Administrator to join a fast-paced Government Finance Hub. You will process high volumes of invoices, purchase orders, and payments, ensuring accuracy and timely financial updates across Capital Works projects.

Ideally you bring strong attention to detail, superb communication, and a proactive, team-focused approach to supporting delivery teams nationwide.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume financial administration role.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong numerical accuracy and data handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Invoice and order processing for high volumes of project invoices and payments.
• Manage cost transfers and budget allocations across active projects.
• Balance competing priorities to meet financial deadlines and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to resolve financial queries and maintain data accuracy.

Skills

High-Volume Experience

Time Management & Prioritisation

Attention to Detail

Strong Communication

Team Player

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.

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

Primary School/Junior High