Finance Assistant – Permanent, Full time Based in Wellington Whakatairangatia nga kete o te matauranga ki te ao marama! E te tai whakarunga, e te tai whakararo – nau piki mai, nau kake mai ki te Mana Tohu Matauranga o Aotearoa. May the baskets of knowledge (education) be brought into the world of light. We welcome one and all to join us at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. Reporting to the Financial Accountant, this role will predominately be completing core transactional processing, completing and assisting with regulatory and other financial reporting requirements, ensuring adequate process documentation is in place and assisting with process and system improvements. Skills and experience * Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. * Willingness to put in extra effort to meet deadlines. * Ability to work as a team member for the good of the team. * Accuracy with numbers. * Attention to detail and an analytical approach. * Customer focused approach. * Good interpersonal skills including oral and written communication. * Experience with MS office products including intermediate level Excel. * Good customer services skills (e.g. dealing with people and problem resolution). * Ability to adapt, learn and develop. * Ability to work with minimal supervision. About us NZQA is a te reo Maori learning organisation and is committed to equity and lifelong learning. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds that will enrich our understanding of the education system. We prioritise the importance of understanding tikanga in building a culturally responsive workplace. NZQA is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment to Maori and Pacific staff and has active Maori and Pacific staff networks which contribute to NZQA's strategic action plans - Te Kokiritanga and Takiala Pasifika. What we can offer: * A supportive team / whanau environment * A role with lots of variety * Development and career progression opportunities * To find out more click here NZQA Staff Benefits Apply Now! For more information about this role and NZQA please refer to the job description, NZQA's Customer Charter and Organisational Values. If you are applying/viewing through Seek, please click 'apply now' to access these links. If you would like to discuss further, please contact Sally Britnell at ******. Applications close at 5.00 pm on 10 November 2024.