Finance Officer

As our Finance Officer, you'll play a key role in the finance function for the group. Working closely with Centre Directors, Regional Managers and our wider Support Services team, you'll provide accurate, reliable and efficient support across finance, payroll, property and general administration functions. 

This is a role for someone who enjoys variety, whilst enjoying the repetitive nature of the recurring financial cycles, thrives on organisation and takes pride in delivering high-quality finance support. You'll bring strong attention to detail, a proactive approach and a willingness to help wherever needed, ensuring our teams have the support they need to focus on providing exceptional outcomes for tamariki and whānau.

Why this role matters
Strong finance and administration is at the heart of a well-functioning organisation.

This role contributes to the success of our centres and support teams by ensuring financial processes are accurate, payroll support is delivered effectively, records are maintained appropriately, and deadlines are achieved consistently. Your work will help create positive experiences for our centre teams, tamariki and whānau while supporting the ongoing growth and success of our organisation. 

What you'll be doing
This is a varied role where no two days are quite the same.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting financial activities, with a heavy focus on accounts payable and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Providing back-up support for payroll processing, helping ensure staff are paid accurately and in line with relevant legislation and pay parity requirements.
• Responding to finance-related queries from centre and support office teams.
• Managing a range of general administration tasks including, mail, courier bookings, stock control, phone calls and email enquiries.
• Assisting with property administration and supporting procurement activities.
• Maintaining systems, records and processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures and health and safety requirements.

  
You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy being organised and keeping things running smoothly.
• Have a strong eye for detail and take pride in the accuracy of your work.
• Enjoy working with systems, processes and data.
• Thrive in the recurring financial cycles, whilst enjoying variation in your responsibilities.
• Are proactive, reliable and willing to help wherever needed.
• Build positive relationships and communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders.
• Can manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of work.
• Enjoy being part of a collaborative team and contributing to a positive workplace culture.

What you'll bring
We're looking for someone who can demonstrate experience in:

• A finance support role, providing accurate data processing and record management.
• Using accounting and business systems (preferably Xero but not a requirement).
• Microsoft Office and business software applications.
• Managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organisational, time management, and communication skills.
• A high level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Delivering exceptional customer service and administrative support.
• Learning new systems with confidence, and can work with others to increase their understanding and use of systems.

Why join us?
At New Shoots, we're passionate about giving tamariki the very best start in life. Behind every great centre is a strong support team, and our Support Office plays an important role in helping our centres succeed.

You'll join a collaborative organisation where your contribution is valued, your ideas are welcomed and your work makes a genuine difference. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues, broaden your skills across multiple areas and be part of a team committed to supporting quality outcomes for tamariki, whānau and teachers.
 
Applications close Tuesday, 3 November 2026.