Payments Officer

CGR Services; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded life cover up to 300,000

Critical illness protection

Discounted insurances

Free will services

Mortgage broker services

Defence community savings schemes

Job summary

NZDF is seeking a Payments Officer to ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier, employee, and foreign currency payments. You will handle inquiries, support reconciliations, and contribute to process improvements within a collaborative finance team.

The role emphasizes accuracy, stakeholder service, and adherence to financial policies, with opportunities to participate in system enhancements and cross-team initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organisation, and customer service skills.
• Experience in accounts payable, payment processing, or finance administration.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Relevant finance qualification or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier, employee, and foreign currency payments accurately and on time.
• Investigate and resolve payment queries, discrepancies, and reconciliation issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and finance-related projects.
• Maintain accurate financial records and collaborate with the wider Finance team.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisation

Customer service

Accounts payable / payment processing

Education

Finance qualification or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

Mō te tūnga As a Payments Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring NZDF payments are processed accurately, efficiently, and on time. Working within a busy and supportive finance team, you'll manage a variety of payment activities while providing excellent service to stakeholders across the organisation.

• Process supplier, employee, and foreign currency payments accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
• Investigate and resolve payment queries, discrepancies, and reconciliation issues while providing high-quality support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and finance-related projects that improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Maintain accurate financial records and collaborate effectively with the wider Finance team to achieve organisational objectives and ensure a seamless payment service.

The salary for this role ranges from $70,187 - $77,865, inclusive of a 4% superannuation contribution. Appointments within this range are based on skills and experience.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for a customer-focused and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys working collaboratively to deliver accurate financial services.

• Strong communication, organisation, and customer service skills
• Experience in accounts payable, payment processing, or finance administration
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems, and Microsoft Office
• Relevant finance qualification or equivalent practical experience

What's in it for you

• Safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection.
• Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community.
• Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services.
• Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.

NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all - irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics - NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.