Accounts Administrator

• Learning and development opportunities.
• Hybrid working (up to 2 days WFH each week).
• Based in our Petone office close to the beach and shops.
  
  

This is a full-time position Monday to Friday with a remuneration midpoint of $69,154 (including KiwiSaver), appointment remuneration will be dependent on skills and experience.

The opportunity

We are looking for a fast learner, that enjoys a variety of work and providing support to a range of internal administrators and people leaders. You will provide accurate, effective, and efficient finance processing services and financial reporting support.

You Will Get To

• Ensure the timely payments of invoices.
• Manage and audit open purchase orders in our financial system (TechOne).
• Support internal staff, including knowledge-based training sessions.
• Support the payment processes for our Capex programme (BCITs).
• Prepare and deliver invoicing to our Client Councils.
• Manage journals and month end processes within the deadlines.
• Build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
  
  

About You

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Demonstrated accounts payable experience.
• Experience working in large financial information systems, experience with TechOne desirable.
• Knowledge in finance and basic accounting principles.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• At least an intermediate level of competency in Microsoft Excel.
  
  

Benefits

At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

Our Benefits Include

• Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
• Formal and informal professional development opportunities
• 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service
  
  

For a full list of our employee benefits click here.

About Us

Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.

The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

Applications close: Sunday 4th May 2025

How To Apply

To view a copy of the position description: click here.

To apply for the role, click on the ‘apply’ button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.

For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz

Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand and have an appropriate Visa.