• Full Time
• Application Closes 09 Jan 2025
• Canterbury - Christchurch City
• Accountant and Auditor

 Who are we? 

At Antarctica New Zealand, we proudly ensure that Antarctica and the Southern Ocean are valued, protected and understood. Our overarching organisational goal is to continue to play an influential role in the kaitiakitanga (guardianship) of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean as a natural reserve devoted to peace and science.  We do this by facilitating high-quality scientific research in Antarctica and supporting initiatives to protect the environment.   

What will you do? 

With a focus on payroll, you will assist in providing high-quality financial and accounting services that Antarctica New Zealand requires to achieve its organisational goals.  

This includes:  

• Collating accurate and timely payroll data to submit to Datacom for processing 
• Completing payroll-related accounting tasks, including journals, accruals, and reconciliations 
• Contributing to transactional accounting services, including bank reconciliations and journals 
• Assisting with statutory and financial reporting 
• Providing cover and assistance across the breadth of the finance function.  

What will you bring? 

• Tertiary accounting qualification or equivalent (membership of a recognised professional accounting body is desirable, but not required) 
• A minimum of three years in a similar role with proven successful experience in providing high quality payroll and accounting services 
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of New Zealand payroll legislation and payroll processing 
• Proficiency in Excel and ability to manipulate large amounts of data 
• Familiarity with use of Finance Systems  
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, organisational skills and a positive, solutions focused mindset. 

For further details and to view a role description, please click apply. 

Applications close Thursday 9 January 2025.  

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. 

One of Antarctica New Zealand's core values is 'we care for each other and the environment’. We actively encourage applications from all cultures, beliefs and backgrounds and are committed to ensuring our culture is welcoming, accessible, equitable and safe for all.