About the role

Kainga Aroha Community House is a Social Services agency seeking an organized and detailed Finance Manager/Office Administrator to work at our office in Te Awamutu for 24 hours per week (48 hours per fortnight). The role will start 18th January 2027.

We rely on funding contracts from the Ministry of Social Development and Oranga Tamariki as well as requiring funding from other sources. This role requires the ability to work with these organizations to apply for, secure and account for funding and finances to operate our organization.

Key responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining processes and records of Funding, Administration and Financial Operations

• Creating and maintaining annual and service budgets

• Applying, securing and accounting for financial funding based around the financial needs of the annual budget

• Providing necessary reports and statistics to the Community House and Funders to meet our funding requirements

• Liaising with Ministry of Social Development and Oranga Tamariki regarding contracts, finances, policies, and reports

• Liaising with the Manager, Finance Committee, General Committee, Accountant, Auditors, Funders and other Auditors and Organisations regarding financial operations, administration and end of year accounts and records

• Managing all wage and payroll processes and records including staff leave records

• Processing and maintaining all ongoing employment records for all staff and volunteers including police vetting

• Working in Xero in areas such as payroll, employee records, coding, invoices, budgets

• Coordinating and overseeing the reception roster

• Preparing documents, reports and correspondence around all finances and administration and keeping all documentation up to date

• Financial and administration work with Kainga Aroha changing from an incorporated society to a charitable trust in 2027/2028 - with guidance and support from Community Waikato

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in Financial and Administration roles

• Strong organisational, detail and accuracy orientated skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively

• The ability to self-manage as well as working collaboratively with staff

• Proficiency in Xero, Word, Excel and general IT literacy

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A commitment to meeting deadlines

• The ability to uphold the values of the Community House

• A "Real Me" account – required for police vetting and some funding

• Right to live and work in New Zealand

If this sounds like you – please apply now – interviews and required paperwork will be held at our office in November (possibly December) 2026

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand. Background and pre-employment checks including police/MOJ vetting, are part of our recruitment process.

To apply please send a cover letter and CV outlining your relevant experience and reason for being interested in the position to Michelle Hislop at [email protected]