Following an internal promotion, our Financial Services team is seeking a detail-focused and reliable professional to join us as a Finance and Payroll Officer. Based in Dargaville or Mangawhai, this permanent role supports the day-to-day financial operations of Council, with a particular focus on payroll, accounts payable, and treasury functions. This presents a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working across a variety of finance processes and thrives on accuracy, timeliness, and getting the details right.

• Join an organisation committed to creating positive outcomes for communities across the district
• Experience a collaborative team culture with supportive leadership and a shared commitment to meaningful work
• This is a permanent, full-time role based in Dargaville or Mangawhai, with work from home options

What you'll be doing:

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

• Processing Council's fortnightly payroll and maintaining accurate employee records
• Reconciling payroll deductions including PAYE, ACC, and KiwiSaver
• Supporting financial processes with daily banking, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Maintaining contract and purchase order records to support compliance and reporting
• Managing accounts payable, including invoice coding, approvals, and on-time payments

What you'll bring:

This is a great opportunity to apply your finance skills in a key operational role where detail and process really matter.

You'll have:

• Proven experience in finance roles, including payroll
• A solid understanding of accounting systems and confidence using Excel
• A high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• The ability to balance deadlines and respond flexibly to shifting priorities
• A team-focused attitude and great communication skills

What's on offer:

At Kaipara District Council, we foster a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking team environment. We also offer:

• Flexible work arrangements and a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• A commitment to your growth and development, with access to ongoing training and development opportunities.
• One paid volunteer day per year to give back to the Kaipara community.
• Staff health insurance, banking, and retail discounts.
• Free EAP services and a focus on your overall health and wellbeing.
• 5 weeks of annual leave after 5 years of service.
• Fruit and espresso in the office.

About us:

At Kaipara District Council, we're more than just a workplace - we're a passionate team committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and healthy community where people love to live, work, and play. We're guided by the values of mahi tahi (teamwork), mana (integrity), pono (trust), whakaute (respect), and mahia te mahi (make it happen), which shape everything we do. These values inspire us to foster an environment where people and communities thrive.

Apply today!

To view the job description and apply for this job go to: https://kaiparadc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Careers & enter ref code: 6783050.

If you're keen to join a supportive team in an interesting and rewarding role, apply now!

Please refer to the job description for more information, or contact Kevin Whitehead, P&C Talent Acquisition Partner at careers@kaipara.govt.nz 

Please note that the preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including criminal history and police vetting checks.