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Mō mātou - About us
Whakarewa represents a unique group of descendants who whakapapa back to one or more of 94 Ngāti Rārua tūpuna and 15 Te Ātiawa tūpuna. These ancestors are the original landowners of their Motueka homelands. Managing and nurturing these land holdings on behalf of and for the benefit of all the descendants of the original 109 owners.

Mō te tūranga mahi - About the role
This is a varied and hands-on role that sits at the heart of our operations. As Finance & Administration Coordinator, you will provide high-quality financial and administrative support across the organisation, working closely with the Office Manager and wider team.

This position is offered on a fixed-term basis for 12 months, linked to a defined programme of work supporting a staged development initiative. The fixed-term nature reflects the current phase of organisational priorities and resourcing.
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger processes
• Preparing invoices, payment schedules, and supporting payroll processing
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting timely financial reporting
• Monitoring financial processes and identifying any discrepancies or control issues
• Providing administrative and coordination support across the organisation (including document preparation, scheduling, and enquiries)
• Supporting reporting, data integrity, and the maintenance of datasets across finance and operations
• Contributing to process improvements, systems, and new initiatives
• Assisting with Social Return on Investment (SROI) data collection and reporting
• Supporting a collaborative team environment and responding to day-to-day finance and administration queries

Mōu - About you
You are a capable and detail-oriented administrator with strong financial acumen who enjoys working in a purpose-driven environment. You bring a proactive approach, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with care and accuracy.
Ideally you will bring:

• Experience in finance administration, including reconciliations and financial processing
• Working knowledge of accounting systems (e.g. Xero) and MS Office
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines in a small team
• An understanding of, or interest in, Te Ao Māori and kaupapa Māori contexts (advantageous).

A relevant qualification in finance, accounting, or business is desirable but not essential.

For confidential enquiries, please contact Sacha MacDonald or alternatively you may apply online with your cover letter and resume. All enquiries and applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Applications close: 12 July 2026

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