Credit Controller
Role type: Full time, permanent
Location: Wellington city
Salary: $68,781 - $93,056 per annum, dependant on skills and experience

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role:
Reporting to the Team Leader Accounts Receivable, you will be responsible for overseeing and undertaking debt management and credit control functions to enable timely management of debt in line with agreed credit terms, legislative requirements and key performance metrics.
The role focuses on timely management of debt collection by managing risks effectively, liaising with relevant credit control agencies, negotiating repayment plans where appropriate, and developing effective relationship with key stakeholders and customers.
Mōu - About You:
You will have proven experience in accounts receivable, debt management and credit control ideally in a medium to large organisation, great with customers, have an eye for details and good system skills.
You will be a team player who is confident dealing with customers, good at meeting deadlines, highly motivated and results focussed.
To be successful in this role you will ideally have:

* Strong Knowledge of Accounting processes and practices
* Strong numerical skills with an eye for detail
* Ability to multitask and prioritise work effectively to meet deadlines
* Extensive experience in accounts receivable and credit control
* Experience in Debt Collection and customer accounts management
* Proven negotiation skills for debt collection and recoveries
* Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to establish effective relationships with customers and gain their trust and respect

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.
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Wā Mahi Ngāwari - Flexible Working
If you're interested we are open to discussing flexible working options with you. This can take many forms such as (but not limited to) reduced hours, remote working, flexible start and finish times, compressed hours, or term-time work. Please feel free to talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we will explore what's possible for the role.
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 Natalie.Reid@mpi.govt.nz
The closing date is midnight 29 Wednesday June
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.