Northland Regional Council’s role is to care for and protect Te Taitokerau Northland's environment and communities. Does that resonate with you?  

Ko te aha ā mātou mahi?  / What work do we do? 

We work together with tangata whenua and communities to care for the incredible environment and many communities in our rohe, matching our skills and resources with the visions and aspirations of our people. We work to protect and restore healthy waters and our native taonga, through meaningful partnerships with tangata whenua and communities, and to build more resilient and adaptable communities in a changing climate. Here at Te Kaunihera ā rohe o Te Taitokerau | NRC, your mahi makes a real difference to our communities. 

Toitū te whenua, toitū te moana, toitū te tangata. If the land is well, if the sea is well, the people will thrive.     

Te āheinga / The opportunity 

Join our high-performing, close-knit finance team as an Accounts Receivable Officer. Your day-to-day will involve generating and managing invoices for various fees, handling debtor links for consent applications and processing transfers, and liaising with consent managers to ensure precise invoicing and evaluating work in progress. You will investigate and respond to customer enquiries, assisting with auditor requests, and maintaining the council's User Fees & Charges document. Additionally, you'll generate monthly statements, recover outstanding debt, assist with receipting  customer payments and coordinate with the debt-collection agency when needed.  

This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to make a significant impact and grow within our high-performing team. If you're ready to contribute to our success and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you! 

He kōrero mōu / About you 

We are looking for someone who can bring the following to our diverse talent pool: 

• A relevant qualification in business or finance not required but desirable. 
• 2 plus years’ experience in accounting and accounts receivable at a senior level with strong data entry and reconciliation skills 
• Experience with ERP systems 
• Experience in use of Microsoft applications especially Word, Excel, and Outlook. 
• A passion for continuous improvement to drive positive change with systems and processes. 
• Displays cultural empathy and awareness. 
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal.  

We understand that sometimes the right person doesn't ‘tick all the boxes'. If you don't fit the mould exactly, but truly believe you can help, then tell us. We'll consider it.  

Ko te aha ngā painga o te mahi kei konei? / What are the benefits of working here? 

Just as you care about your community and environment, NRC cares about you and your wellbeing, as part of our team. Our organisation celebrates collective efforts and achievements, and recognises every individual for their contributions and dedication to their mahi.     

Tono mai / Apply  

The mahi we do really makes a difference, so if you are motivated to help nurture our region’s taiao, we are keen to learn more about you. Want to have a kōrero with us first, or just need more information? If so, contact our Financial Accountant, Taka Skipwith  (takas@nrc.govt.nz).  When you hit “Apply”, you will be taken through to our external careers site, where you will be able to view the job description: JD: Accounts Receivable Officer

Applications close on 30 April 2025 

We review applications as they are received. Apply online now, as the close date may change. Please note that we do not accept email applications. 

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency/citizenship, or a valid NZ work visa.