Part time Office Administrator/ Accounts Officer

• Christchurch Central, Canterbury
• 20 hours per week (Monday – Thursday, 8:30am – 1:30pm)

Te Whare Ngakau Trust is seeking a capable and experienced Part-Time Office Administrator to provide sole-charge administrative and financial support to the organisation. This role is central to ensuring the smooth and accurate running of our financial and administrative operations.

• Processing payroll accurately and within required deadlines
• Managing monthly invoicing and entering accounts payable
• Completing payment runs accurately and on schedule
• Preparation of monthly financial reports for management
• Monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Completing GST returns accurately and on time
• Preparing and filing annual returns with the Charities Commission
• Providing general administrative support to the Trust as required

• Essential Skills & Experience
• Proven experience using Xero, MYOB, and PaySauce payroll (particularly for shift-based workforces)
• Strong knowledge of NZ payroll legislation, including Holidays Act 2003, PAYE, KiwiSaver, and ACC
• High proficiency in MS Office Suite (especially Outlook and Excel) with strong confidence working with financial data
• Sound understanding and practical experience in double-entry accounting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Strong ability to prioritise, manage workload independently, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• High level of discretion, integrity, and confidentiality when handling sensitive information
• Reliable, honest, and trustworthy work ethic
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment

Only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered.