Job Description

About the Role (Permanent, Part Time – 20 hours per week)

We are on the hunt for a Finance Support Officer – Revenue to join our Finance team with Mackenzie District Council based in Fairlie.

This is a varied role where you’ll play an important part in keeping Council’s day-to-day revenue functions running smoothly. You’ll look after accounts receivable, banking and reconciliations, while also supporting rates activities and working with people across Council and our community.

What you’ll be doing

No two days will be quite the same, responsibilities include:

• Managing accounts receivable, including invoicing, debtor accounts and monthly statements
• Completing debtor, bank, cash and EFTPOS reconciliations
• Processing daily banking and internet payments
• Following up outstanding accounts and arranging repayment plans where required
• Responding to debtor and ratepayer enquiries
• Processing rates rebates, changes of address and notices of sale
• Providing support with rates instalment and penalty processing
• Helping maintain and improve our finance and revenue processes and systems

About you

You’ll be someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in getting the details right and can confidently manage a range of tasks and deadlines.

You’ll also be comfortable working with people. Whether you’re responding to a ratepayer enquiry, following up an account or working with another team, you’ll bring a helpful and professional approach.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• At least three years’ experience in a similar finance support role, or five years’ general administration experience
• NCEA Level 3 (or equivalent), including Mathematics/Numeracy standards
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and ERP systems
• Confidence working with figures and excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• A willingness to learn and look for ways to improve how we work.

What We Can Offer You

• A competitive salary to be discussed with the successful candidate
• Annual salary review and regular performance reviews
• 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.

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 Wednesday 22 September 2026