Finance & Payroll Administrator - Ōtautahi Christchurch

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Citycare Property in Ōtautahi Christchurch is hiring a full-time on-site Finance & Payroll Administrator to join the Group Finance team, focusing on payroll operations and a range of finance admin tasks including reporting, reconciliations, and monthly accounts. You’ll benefit from exposure to payroll systems (PayGlobal) and broader finance processes, with training provided, while bringing solid MS Office skills, a detail-oriented mindset, strong planning, and clear communication. To apply, tailor your CV to payroll and finance support experience, highlight accuracy and reporting capabilities, and reference the PD for more specifics. Apply early as applications are reviewed on receipt; successful candidates will meet statutory checks and provide references.

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Advance your career as a Finance & Payroll Administrator within our Group Finance team in Christchurch. In this role, you’ll support payroll operations and deliver a range of finance and accounting administration activities across the Group.

You’ll assist with finance processes such as reporting, reconciliations, and monthly accounts, while gaining valuable exposure to payroll and broader finance functions within a respected national organisation.

What You’ll Bring to the Table | Ngā Mea ka Mauria e Koe ki te Rūnanga
• Strong computing skills, including Microsoft Office
• Experience in an administrative or finance support role
• Exposure to payroll systems (eg PayGlobal) and an understanding of payroll compliance is advantageous; training will be provided
• Strong planning, organisational ability and self-management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

What We’re Looking For |
• A high level of attention to detail to support accurate payroll records, calculations, and reporting
• Comfort working with numbers and financial data to support accurate reporting and compliance
• The ability to assist with monthly accounts, reconciliations, and reporting tasks
• An interest in finance processes, with the ability to work with payroll data for reporting and reconciliation purposes

For further details on the role see the full position description: PD - Finance & Payroll Administrator

Benefits | Ngā painga
• Access to support and mentoring, allowing you to grow and achieve great things in this role.
• Perks like discounted health insurance, mental health first aiders, regular health check-ups, flu vaccinations and access to our employee assistance programme.
• Employee benefits incentives via BOOST and free carparking.
• All the little things that make a workplace fun like social club, employee networks and family fun volunteering outings

About Us | Whakapā mai
Citycare Property is a proudly Kiwi-owned, values-driven organisation focused on building, maintaining, and renewing Aotearoa's social infrastructure. We partner with local and central government to care for the spaces where communities connect, thrive, and access essential services. Our purpose is to Enhance the Wellbeing of our Communities by championing sustainability across social, environmental, cultural, and economic dimensions, while prioritising local people and businesses.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud members of Pride Pledge and Diversity Works, honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and actively grow Te Ao Māori knowledge within our teams. If you are invited to an interview, please let us know if you have any preferences or requirements that will support you to perform at your best. All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand, undergo a medical assessment, pass a drug and alcohol test, provide two references, and consent to a Ministry of Justice (MOJ) check.

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Apply Now: We will be reviewing applications as we receive them, so please don’t hesitate to apply.

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