Finance Officer at HR Connect Limited

Whakamarama, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Administration, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Interface, Budgeting, Monitoring, Variance Reporting, Financial Transactions Oversight, Record Keeping, Compliance, Funding Management, Xero, Approval Max, Confidentiality, Attention To Detail, Communication

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description Omokoroa No.1 School is looking for a dedicated Finance Officer to join our team. Located in the beautiful Western Bay of Plenty, we are a progressive, high-performing school where students are the heart of everything we do. We need a numbers expert who shares our values of Integrity, Confidence, Aiming High, Respect, and Empathy to ensure our school’s resources are managed with excellence. Key Details: Hours: 20 hours per week Reports to: Principal / Board Finance Representative. Job Description Are you a meticulous financial professional who wants to make a difference in a thriving school community? The Role You will be responsible for the efficient financial management of the school, working closely with our Principal and the Board of Trustees. Your work ensures that every dollar is directed toward providing "meaningful, challenging, and exciting learning experiences" for our learners. Your Responsibilities Financial Administration: Managing accounts payable/receivable, payroll interface, Budgeting & Monitoring: Supporting the Board and Principal in developing annual budgets and providing regular variance reports. School Shop & Uniforms: Overseeing financial transactions for our school shop and uniform sales. Audit & Compliance: Maintaining records in line with Ministry of Education requirements. Funding Management: Assisting with the financial side of international student enrolments and community fundraising initiatives. Qualifications About You We are looking for a professional who balances technical skill with a warm, community-focused approach. Experience: Previous experience in school finance (using systems like Xero, Approval max) is highly preferred. Integrity (Pono): You handle sensitive financial and personnel data with the utmost confidentiality. Aim High (Hiranga): You have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accurate, transparent reporting. Communication: You can translate complex financial data into clear information for our Board and staff. Additional Information How to Apply To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to: Principal, Craig Pentecost, Email: [email protected] Closing Date: Wednesday 5th April, 2026 Omokoroa No.1 School is committed to safeguarding and child protection. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a satisfactory police vet. Job Category: Administration & Office Support

Responsibilities

The Finance Officer will be responsible for the efficient financial management of the school, working closely with the Principal and Board of Trustees to direct resources toward learning experiences. Key duties include managing accounts payable/receivable, payroll interface, budgeting, monitoring, and overseeing financial transactions for school shop and uniforms.