This role sits within our Financial Support Services team who provide an integral service to our internal business users and wider community. The functions are necessary to meet legislative and policy requirements, mitigating risk to the organisation.

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

We are seeking an organised and efficient finance transactional administrator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the finance department, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.

A typical day can include:

• Process and reconcile financial transactions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders regarding financial transactions.
• Maintain organised and up-to-date filing systems for financial documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

This is a fixed term, 20 hours per week opportunity to 30/06/2026.

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• Externally recognised qualification plus experience, or minimum of 18 months experience in an accounts-based role.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders (internal and external).
• Exceptional attention to detail and data entry accuracy.
• Good, generalised knowledge of business and accounting practices.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change.
• Ability to operate independently, anticipate requirements and monitor workload.
• Full, clean, and current driver licence.
• Experience working in local government (preferred, but not essential).

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary? 

Circa $65K (prorated for part time hours) dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer 

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now! 

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If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. Alternatively, you can use the 'Write a message to the Hiring Team' text box.

Applications close on the: 28/05/2025

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.