Team Leader - Procure to Pay at University of Auckland

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

94000.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

People leadership, Procure to pay, Financial operations, Operational management, PeopleSoft, ERP systems, Continuous improvement, Team coaching, Stakeholder management, Compliance, Process improvement, Transactional processing, Customer service, Financial reporting, Change management

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Company Description Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland The University of Auckland is a great place to work! We have a collaborative and inclusive environment and offer many benefits not offered by other organisations. The Shared Transaction Centre (STC) is the University of Auckland’s centralised ‘Procure to Pay’ and ‘Order to Cash’ centre. It is responsible for all purchasing, billing, and revenue collection activity for faculties and most service divisions. We perform an operational function, consolidating high volume finance transactional activities relating to the purchasing and supply of goods and services. Job Description Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity Are you a people‑centred leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volume transactional environment? Do you bring fresh thinking, challenge the status quo, and inspire teams to deliver exceptional service? The Shared Transaction Centre (STC) is looking for a dynamic Team Leader – Procure to Pay to guide our talented Finance Administrators and help shape the future of our service delivery. As part of OneFinance, the STC plays a critical role in the University’s purchasing and financial operations. You will lead a team of 13 finance administrators, ensuring they are supported, coached, and empowered to perform at their best. As the position description states, the role exists “to organise and direct the daily activities of the STC’s operations… ensuring recruitment, quality induction, training and coaching for team members is planned and occurring” and to “ensure staff have the appropriate level of responsibility, training and resources… to achieve agreed goals.” In this role, you will: Provide strong people leadership, mentoring, coaching, and developing a large team to achieve high performance. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, customer centric culture that encourages continuous improvement. Manage daily operations in a fast paced, high volume Procure to Pay environment, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with University policies and procedures. Drive innovation by challenging existing processes and championing new ideas that enhance service delivery. Ensure adherence to policy, controls, and compliance frameworks. Use your strong systems capability—particularly across ERP platforms (PeopleSoft) and related applications—to support smooth transactional processing. Collaborate with stakeholders across faculties, service divisions, suppliers, and customers. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday). Salary range is $76,000 - $94,000pa plus benefits. For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description He kōrero mōu | About you We are looking for someone with: Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing a sizeable team in a complex, high volume transactional environment. A track record of motivating teams, building capability, and fostering engagement. Strong operational management experience with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and customer service. A continuous improvement mindset—someone who naturally questions how things can be done better and drives meaningful change. Confidence working with ERP systems and financial applications, ideally PeopleSoft. A commitment to compliance, quality, and policy driven processes. The ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups. If you’re a proactive, people‑focused leader who thrives on improving processes and empowering teams, we’d love to hear from you. Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer We offer you more than just a job. We offer you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, world-class educational institution. The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through: Flexible employment practices (including working from home if feasible, flexible hours) Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits. Additional Information Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply Applications should be submitted online, before the closing date of Sunday 3rd May, 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above. Equity The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz Campus: Auckland City Campus Position Number: 55559761 UoA Department Name: Shared Transaction Centre

Responsibilities

The Team Leader will manage daily operations for the Shared Transaction Centre, ensuring accurate and efficient procure-to-pay processes. They are responsible for leading, coaching, and developing a team of 13 finance administrators to achieve high performance and service excellence.