Regional Finance Officer

Elections; Wellington; On-site; NZD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Electoral Commission in Wellington, New Zealand, is seeking a fixed-term Regional Finance Officer to support the Finance and Administration team. The role starts immediately and runs until December 2026, based at the National Office in Wellington CBD.

You will handle accounts payable, creditor management, and purchase orders, delivering timely payments and accurate processing. Strong Excel and accounting software experience is essential as is teamwork under fast-paced conditions.

Qualifications

• Five+ years work experience in accounts payable.
• High level of computer and numerical literacy, with proficiency in accounting/finance software and Excel.
• Effective people and relationship management skills.
• Good at problem solving and working toward resolving issues.
• Good interpersonal skills and works well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Experience in accounts payable and credit card management for a large and complex organisation.
• Processing purchase orders.
• Processing staff expense claims and ensuring Finance Policies are adhered to.
• Dealing with internal staff and external customers to ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices.
• Work well under pressure and able to prioritise workload.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment to creditors.

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel

Accounting software

Numerical literacy

People management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

We are looking for a fixed term Regional Finance officer to join the Finance and Administration team.

The position reports to Manager, Finance and Administration and will join our newly formed temporary finance workforce. This role has an imediate start till December 2026 and will be based in our National Office in Wellington CBD.

The salary range for this role is $62,460-$69,390 based on the skills and expeirence of the candiate.

Mōhou ake | About you

The Finance team has built a finance accounts payable team to support our staff at a particularly busy time as the Commission delivers the 2026 General Election. This means you will need to be able to quickly build strong working relationships, work well under pressure and consistently deliver work on time and to a good standard. You will have experience in accounts payable and creditor management and a keen eye for detail.

He aha tau e mahi ana | What you'll be doing

• Experience in accounts payable and credit card management for a large and complex organisation.
• Processing purchase orders.
• Processing staff expense claims and ensuring Finance Policies are adhered to.
• Dealing with internal staff and external customers to ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices.
• Work well under pressure and able to prioritise workload.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment to creditors.

Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū | What you'll need to succeed

• Five plus years work experience in accounts payable
• A high level of computer and numerical literacy, in particular a proficiency with accounting / finance software and Excel.
• Effective people and relationship management skills
• Good at problem solving and working towards resolving issues.
• Good interpersonal skills and works well in a team.

Mo Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri | About the Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission wants every New Zealander to trust, value and take part in parliamentary elections.

Here’s your chance to contribute to New Zealand's democracy as part of a small team of electoral experts who design, build and implement processes and systems for Parliamentary elections and referenda. It's an exciting and varied role within a team which is committed, supportive and hands-on.

The Commission is building an inclusive strength focused culture where diversity is encouraged and valued, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, orientations and identities. We want to provide a flexible working environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We are happy to discuss what works for you. You will join a team who are here for the right reasons, and we are passionate about what we do.

He aha e whai ake nei | What's next?

Applications close Sunday 18th October at 11pm.

You must be legally allowed to work in New Zealand.