Finance Officer - Wellington

The PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is the largest union in New Zealand, Aotearoa and is an innovative and dynamic organisation employing 200 staff throughout New Zealand. We have over 95,000 members working in central and local government, health and community services.  As the largest union in New Zealand Aotearoa, we can provide opportunities for organisers to take up leadership roles in our sectors and across the organisation. 

Our core values include advocating members’ interests with a strong effective voice, standing together, supporting and empowering members, individually and collectively.  We embrace diversity and challenge inequality and our actions are characterised by professionalism, integrity and respect. We are a progressive and constructive union, constantly seeking solutions that improve members’ working lives.

The PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi has a permanent, full time Finance Officer vacancy based in our Wellington office. The primary functions of the Finance Officer are to process the PSA payroll, ensure external reporting and tax deadlines are met and to ensure the PSA meets its financial obligations on a day-to-day basis.

We are looking for a person who has:

  • A working knowledge of payroll systems and relevant legislation, and financial management systems;
  • a knowledge of administrative systems and procedures;
  • previous experience with the PayGlobal Payroll system and/or Microsoft Business Central financial software would be an advantage;
  • Be able to work accurately and efficiently under pressure, both independently and as part of a team.

The PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is committed to honouring Te Tiriti O Waitangi across our organisation and the work we do. Knowledge of te reo and tikanga Māori will therefore be an advantage.

The salary range for this position is $89,130 to $111,025.  New employees enter the range on a starting rate based upon previous relevant experience and commensurate with internal relativities. Progression to the top of the scale is by regular and automatic service steps.

The PSA is also an EEO employer.

Please download the following documents if you would like to apply:

Applications should include a cover letter and CV and are to be emailed to vacancies@psa.org.nz.

Applications close 12noon, Friday 22 November 2024.  The position will commence early February 2025.