Title Payables Administrator

Sealord Group Ltd; Nelson; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealord Group Ltd in Nelson, NZ, is seeking a Payables Administrator for a permanent, full-time role based in Nelson. The role involves handling end-to-end accounts payable processes and maintaining timely payments, with regular interaction across the fishing business.

The ideal candidate will have experience with foreign currency transactions, solid Excel skills, and familiarity with accounting software. A collaborative, detail-oriented approach is essential in a dynamic, open-plan environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable and managing supplier invoices.
• Experience with foreign currency transactions is preferred.
• Sound Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end accounts payable activities and ensure timely payments.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and support bank reconciliation where needed.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and ensure accurate data entry and reporting.
• Collaborate across departments to support operational needs.

Skills

Accounts payable

Foreign currency transactions

Excel

Accounting software

Communication skills

Tools

Accounting software

ERP system

Job description

Payables Administrator

Date: 15 Sept 2026

Location: NZ

Company: Sealord Group Ltd

Sealord is one of the largest seafood companies in the Southern Hemisphere. And with more than 60 years of fishing experience, farming, processing, and marketing operations, our business consistently delivers quality seafood to our customers around the world.

Established in 1961, Nelson Sealord is half owned by the Māori people of New Zealand, through Moana New Zealand (Aotearoa Fisheries Ltd), and half owned by global seafood company Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd (Nissui). Sealord is one of the largest quota holders in New Zealand with partners and subsidiaries around the world through Nissui’s global links. Sealord Group has fishing operations, which include all deep-water fishing activities as well as international and joint venture deep fishing activities, in New Zealand and Australia.

The Role

Due to an internal advancement, we are looking for an experienced Accounts Payables Administrator to join our team based in Nelson. The role is varied and brings you into regular contact with all areas of the fishing business. Success here is essential for the smooth day to day running of the business and a highly motivated individual is required. This permanent, fulltime role operates normal business hours, Monday to Friday. Applicants need to be flexible as occasional variation to hours may be required as operational needs dictate.

Who We Are Looking For

Our ideal applicant will be an experienced payables professional who enjoys taking ownership of their role and meeting deadlines. You are customer focused and a dedicated team member. You also pride yourself on speed, accuracy and attention to detail therefore the ability to work under pressure is essential.

To be successful in this role you will have mastered the technical aspects of all accounts payable functions and may have had experience with foreign currency transactions. Some experience with accounts receivable/bank reconciliation would be advantageous.

You will have sound computer literacy including experience with accounting software and basic Excel skills.

You are systems savvy with a 'can do' attitude, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills that are essential due to the level of internal and external communications required across the business.

You will also need to have the ability to work in an open plan, productive environment within a collaborative team, manage multiple tasks effectively and build strong relationships.

What We Are Offering

Our people are the key to making us a successful New Zealand company operating in a global seafood market. At Sealord we invest in our employees with ongoing training and career development as well as succession planning and promotion from within. You will also be entitled to some of the Sealord Employee Benefits including staff discounts on Sealord products. We encourage an innovative, fun work environment and a positive culture.

Applications close 30 September 2026. Sealord reserves the right to review the closing date should the position be filled sooner.

A satisfactory pre-employment drug test and a physical medical assessment will be required to be considered for this role. Applicants must have legal entitlement to live and work in New Zealand.