Accounts Administrator

Water New Zealand is on the lookout for an experienced Accounts Administrator (and all-round admin star!) who’s ready to step in and make an immediate impact. This six-month contract starts ASAP with a handover period and runs through to the middle of July 2026.

About Water New Zealand

‘Ka ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora ngā tāngata’

‘If the water is healthy, the land is healthy, the people are healthy’

Water New Zealand is a membership organisation on an exciting journey of growth. They provide leadership in the sector through collaboration, professional development, and networking. As the largest water industry body in Aotearoa New Zealand, they represent water management professionals and organisations promoting the sustainable management and development of the water environment.

About the Role

This is a fixed-term, part-time position requiring 20 hours per week, with an increase to 32 hours per week for April, May, and June to support the busy membership renewals period.

The role has a strong focus on general accounts administration, membership renewals support, and organisational administration.

In this role, your key priorities will be to:
* Manage and maintain accounts payable and receivable processes.
* Oversee creditor and debtor management.
* Assist in preparing financial information for budgeting and audits.
* Lead financial support for the annual membership renewal cycle.
* Manage the individual membership renewal process.

The part-time hours can be worked flexibly to fit around your schedule. This role is based in their offices centrally located in the Wellington CBD.

About You

You’ll bring solid experience, a results-driven mindset, and a willingness to quickly learn new environments and systems.

Skills and experience we seek are:
* Hands-on experience managing accounts payable and receivable in a small business or non-profit environment.
* Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent administrative capabilities-and a genuine enjoyment of admin work.
* Strong technical proficiency-experience with Xero is essential.
* Strong people skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with team members, members, and professional service providers.
* A collaborative mindset and a passion for contributing to a small, purpose-driven team.

Water New Zealand partners with a professional accounting firm for financial oversight, so this role is ideal for someone who thrives in a support-focused financial administration position, bringing practical, day-to-day expertise to complement professional accounting services.

In return, you can expect to be warmly welcomed, quickly feel part of a passionate, collaborative team, and enjoy six months of making an important contribution to an organisation making a meaningful difference in the water sector across Aotearoa.

To Apply

To apply for the role, click the APPLY button now! Applications will close as soon as a suitable person is identified.

For further information, and a copy of the full position description please get in touch with Katie Kemp, 021 928 232 or Nicci McQueen 027 297 8075 at Talent.

Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand should apply for this position.