Accounts Payable Officer (Full-Time Fixed Term to 31 March 2027)

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Job no: CDJXG

Category: Finance

• Support Parliament through the 2026 General Election period
• Play a key role during one of Parliament’s busiest operational periods
• Fixed-term opportunity through to March 2027 in a supportive team

Mō te tīma | About the Team

The Finance team is part of the Corporate Services Group at Parliamentary Service. We provide essential financial services that support Members of Parliament, the Office of the Clerk, and the wider parliamentary community.

Our work ensures financial integrity, compliance, and efficiency across Parliament. We’re a collaborative, high-performing team that values accuracy, service excellence, and continuous improvement. You’ll join a supportive environment where success is celebrated, and everyone contributes meaningfully to New Zealand’s democracy.

Mō te tūnga | About the Role

We’re looking for an Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team on a full time, fixed term basis during the E26 period. This role is focused on supporting business-as-usual financial processing, helping ensure continuity of services while the wider team supports E26 programme work.

In this role, you’ll deliver accurate and timely accounts payable, accounts receivable, and purchase card processing, while ensuring compliance with financial policies and legislative requirements.

This is a varied and hands-on role where you will:

• Process Accounts Payable and Receivable transactions
• Monitor and check purchase card transactions
• Reconcile accounts, manage queries, and follow up on outstanding invoices and transactions
• Build strong relationships while delivering high-quality customer service in a fast-paced finance environment
• Identify and suggest improvements in processing procedures

Tō kete | What You’ll Bring

• Strong financial processing experience and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong planning, organisation, and time management abilities
• Sound knowledge of financial legislation and parliamentary processes
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Mō mātou | About us

We offer a range of benefits including access to an on-site gym and pool, learning and development opportunities. Our ever-changing environment allows us to be part of the action at Parliament including attending question time, select committees and other key events.

We support flexible working where possible and offer a clear, structured remuneration progression framework, strong organisational stability, and a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and development.

Our values: Integrity, Manaakitanga, Accountability, Whanaungatanga and Empowerment guide how we work. We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and aim to make Parliament a welcoming and accessible environment for all.

If you would like to know more about who we are and the mahi we do, visit Careers at Parliament.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:

Applications close at 11:59pm, Monday 20 July 2026. All applications must be made online.

To arrange a confidential kōrero, please contact Fredwyn at ***email_hidden***

Please note: we will begin screening applications as they are received and may move to interviews shortly after the advert closes. Depending on application volumes, timeframes may change, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised. You may also be invited to complete a pre-interview screening via phone or video.

If you have any support or access requirements, please let us know when you apply so we can support you through the recruitment process.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: We appreciate your interest, but we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, and Parliamentary Service and the Office of the Clerk are not responsible for any related fees.