Job Description

About the Role (Permanent, Full Time – 40 hours per week)

Looking for a role with variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to build broad finance experience? Join the team at Mackenzie District Council as our next Finance Support Officer.

This is a busy and rewarding role within our supportive Finance team where no two days are quite the same. You’ll play an important part in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, providing support across a range of finance functions including accounting, payroll, fleet management, and rates administration.

Whether you’re already experienced in finance support or looking to develop your career in a local government environment, this role offers the chance to work across multiple areas of the Finance department and make a genuine contribution to the organisation and wider community.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the preparation and development of monthly financial reports for management, Council, and associated committees

• Supporting the monthly reconciliation process for all balance sheet accounts to ensure timely and accurate verification of balances

• Assisting the Payroll and Creditors Officer with accounts payable processes, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time

• Supporting the fortnightly payroll process

• Assisting the Senior Revenue Officer with Council rating system functions and processes

• Preparing bank account reconciliations to the general ledger as part of the end-of-month processing timetable

• Supporting the Management Accountant with the administration of Council’s vehicle fleet

About You

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative team environment, takes pride in accuracy, and is willing to jump in wherever support is needed. You’ll bring a positive attitude, strong organisational skills, and either proven finance experience or a genuine passion for building a career in finance.

You will also have:

• A qualification in accounting or a related field (preferred), or at least two years’ experience in a similar role

• Strong time management and prioritisation skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

• The ability to work well within a team and provide excellent internal customer service

• Sound written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated computer literacy across the MS Office suite, ERP systems, and online document management systems (such as Laserfiche)

What We Can Offer You

· A competitive salary to be discussed with the successful candidate

· Annual salary review and regular performance reviews to promote progression in your role

· A range of staff benefits including health insurance, professional memberships, and a range of retail discounts including discounted fuel.

· A supportive team and manager that values both autonomy and teamwork to achieve a shared vision

About Mackenzie District Council

At Mackenzie District Council we work together as a team to deliver the best outcomes for our district. We are crafting new ways of working together, and each one of us has an essential role in making our district the best place to live, work and play.

This could be the first step on a journey that sees you living and working in this iconic part of New Zealand. People travel from all parts of New Zealand and the world to experience our back yard with its geography dominated by the iconic Aoraki Mount Cook, and Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki provide a fantastic opportunity to escape the urban sprawl. With only a 45-minute drive from Timaru, you get the best of both worlds – experience the seaside in the city and the mountains in the mighty Mackenzie!

As part of Team Mack, we aim to give superb service to our customers, working together as a team, building a culture where we can all contribute our ideas, focusing on outcomes.

This is an onsite role based at Mackenzie District Council in Fairlie.

How to Apply

If some or all of this role aligns with you, please click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. If you would like a copy of the position description, click here If you would like more information about the role or Mackenzie District Council, contact Nicole Colvill, HR & Health & Safety Coordinator, for a confidential chat on 027 217 6858 or nicole.colvill@mackenzie.govt.nz

Applications close Sunday 14 June 2026