Accounts Receivable Administrator- Fixed Term

About Te Pā

At Te Pā, our vision is

Living, thriving ecology of care that heals, restores and transforms our people.

Te Pā is committed to going the extra mile and working with our tangata and whānau to curb intergenerational incarceration and cultivate a safer community for all.

Our staff work within Te Pā philosophy, principles, practice, knowledge, and structures – based on Kaupapa Māori – through which we express our values of manaakitanga, whakapapa, wairuatanga, rangatiratanga, whanaungatanga and arohatanga.

Use your finance administration skills to support meaningful outcomes for whānau and communities through the kaupapa of Te Pā.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We are looking for a Finance Administrator to join our Finance team on a fixed-term basis from November 2026 through to November 2027.

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of Te Pā. You will be responsible for accounts receivable processing, property set-up within our property management system, licence fee management, tenant reconciliations, and supporting the Senior Accountant and CFO with month-end activities and analysis. You will also provide Accounts Payable cover when required.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with detail, takes pride in accuracy, and wants to contribute their finance administration skills within a kaupapa-driven organisation.

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing customer and tenant invoicing, payments, arrears and follow-ups.
• Maintaining accurate property, tenant and financial information across relevant systems.
• Completing bank, revenue, licence fee and general ledger reconciliations.
• Supporting month-end processes, journals, reporting and analysis.
• Providing Accounts Payable cover and assisting with Fleet and IT administration as required.
• Maintaining accurate financial records in line with Te Pā policies and procedures.

Mōu | About you

We’re looking for someone who is organised, accurate, proactive and comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Ideally, you will bring:

• A certificate or diploma in accounting and at least one year of relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; experience with Xero and property management systems would be advantageous.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach.
• An understanding of and commitment to Tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to work respectfully with diverse communities.

Fluency in te reo Māori or a Pasifika language would be an advantage.

He aha te mea nui? | Why Te Pā?

At Te Pā, our mahi is grounded in kaupapa Māori values and a commitment to creating meaningful outcomes for whānau and communities. You’ll be joining a supportive team where your contribution matters, gaining exposure to a broad range of finance functions while working closely with experienced finance leaders.

Fixed-term period

This is a full-time, fixed-term position commencing November 2026 and concluding on November 2027 to provide parental leave cover.

Location: Royal Oak, Auckland 

Reporting to: Senior Accountant

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like you and you would like to contribute your skills to the kaupapa of Te Pā, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and what interests you about joining Te Pā.