Payroll & Finance Administrator

The Anglican Diocese of Nelson is seeking a Payroll & Finance Administrator to join our team at the Anglican Centre in Nelson. This is an opportunity to use your payroll and financial administration skills in a values-based organisation that supports churches, ministries, and communities throughout the top of the South Island. The diocese comprises 24 parishes across Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough, Kaikōura and the West Coast, supported by a central team based in Nelson.

About the Role

‍Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring payroll and financial processes are completed accurately, confidentially, and on time. You will work closely with diocesan staff, clergy, parish administrators, treasurers, and external stakeholders to provide reliable payroll and finance support across the diocese.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the diocese's fortnightly payroll, including payroll processing, payroll administration, statutory Inland Revenue filings, and the review and payment of allowances and employment-related claims.
• Processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cashbook transactions
• Preparing electronic payments through the diocese's banking systems
• Processing journals and assisting with financial reporting
• Managing finance team inboxes and responding to queries
• Supporting the wider Finance Team with administrative tasks as required.

‍You will be a highly organised and detail-oriented administrator who takes pride in accuracy and confidentiality.

You will ideally have:

• Experience processing payroll in New Zealand
• Experience using cloud-based payroll, accounting, or payment systems
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cashbook processing
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• An understanding of basic accounting principles and practice
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people
• A commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and customer service.

Experience working with Xero, iPayroll, and ApprovalMax would be an advantage.

Our Ideal Candidate

‍We're looking for someone who:

• Has a positive, can-do attitude
• Is calm and reliable under pressure
• Is self-motivated and willing to go the extra mile
• Enjoys being part of a team
• Has excellent attention to detail
• Is flexible and adaptable
• Is comfortable working within a Christian organisation and supporting the mission, ministry and values of the Anglican Diocese of Nelson.

About Us

‍The Anglican Centre exists to support parish ministry by providing specialist services including payroll, finance, HR, health and safety, legal, and property support to churches across the diocese.

Our mission is to cultivate vibrant local communities of faith that radiate the good news of Jesus Christ, and our values reflect family, hospitality, innovation, truth, and a commitment to serving others.

We are committed to creating a safe and respectful workplace where people are treated fairly, with dignity, compassion, and care.

What we offer:

• A stable, permanent full-time role
• A supportive and experienced team environment
• The opportunity to contribute to work that supports churches and communities throughout the region
• A central Nelson location
• Meaningful work in an organisation with a clear sense of purpose.

Applications

‍If you have payroll and finance administration experience and are looking for a role where accuracy, service, and relationships matter, we'd love to hear from you.

‍Applications close: 5:00pm, Monday 3 August.

‍To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may interview and appoint an outstanding candidate before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.