Kōrero mō te tūranga (About the role):
The Team Leader Accounts Receivable co-ordinates and supervises activities across accounts receivable including, receipting, billing, debt management, trust and bank account management on behalf of the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI).
The Team Leader Accounts Receivable manages the implementation of relevant financial business improvement by reviewing the appropriateness of current systems, controls and procedures and recommending improvements.
This is a 12 month fixed term opportunity
Mōu - About You:
To be successful in this role you will have a solid understanding of accounts receivable, accounting processes and practices and ideally have experience using Finance One. You will be someone who has had great success in leading and managing a team of accounts professionals and have the energy to drive the performance of the team to deliver its objectives.
To be successful in this role you will ideally have:

* Knowledge of Accounting processes and practices
* Extensive experience in accounts receivable
* Experience in Debt Collection
* Experience in staff supervision/coaching
* Experience in successfully embedding continuous improvement culture
* Proven negotiation skills
* Experience in managing internally focussed relationships
* Knowledge of budgetary processes

Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI
MPI has a strength of common purpose and a passion to sustainably grow and to protect Aotearoa, for the benefit of all New Zealanders. It's no mean feat and we have a team of hard working and dedicated people in a variety of roles supporting us to make this happen. Our overall ambition is for New Zealand to be the most trusted source of high value natural products in the world. We're working towards sustainability, protection, growth and participation.
To find out more about the Ministry and what we do please click here
Our work stretches all the way from the Beehive to the border. If you want a career where you help New Zealand be the world's most sustainable provider of high-value food and primary products in a very real way then this is it. Our team is collegial, supportive and hard working. MPI has a focus on career pathways so this is the first step in your career with us and we will help you grow.
See the benefits of working at MPI
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role (submitting a cover letter and current curriculum vitae), please click “APPLY NOW” or visit the MPI Careers Site. For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.
To apply for this role you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it - click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.
The successful applicant must be able to obtain the relevant security clearance. Please visit http://www.mpi.govt.nz/about-mpi/careers/apply/security-clearance for more information.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nick Goddard at nick.goddard@mpi.govt.nz
The closing date is Sunday 28th of February 2020.
The Ministry for Primary Industries is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values inclusion and diversity. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to our communities in Aotearoa. In return you'll enjoy an inclusive and flexible working environment in a diverse team of people while you're growing your career here in NZ and internationally. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.