• Extensive variety in the role

• Ongoing professional development and investment in people

• Making meaningful impact through this purpose-driven organisation

About the organisation

The Catholic Diocese of Hamilton is a faith-based organisation in the heart of the Waikato region. The main hub is in Hamilton East, providing financial and administrative support to 33 schools, 9,000 students and a multitude of parishes and social initiatives.

The team covers a large geographic area throughout the Waikato region and Midland region.

About the role

This is a varied and rewarding position that plays an important role in supporting the Diocese's integrated schools network. Reporting to the Finance Manager and working closely with the Property Manager, principals and school staff, you will provide financial administration, project support and stakeholder assistance across a wide range of activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing school-related invoices, reimbursements, levies, and project claims.

• Maintaining school bank accounts and cashbooks.

• Completing banking, reconciliations, and transfers.

• Monitoring and reconciling credit card transactions.

• Supporting monthly reporting, budgeting, and audit requirements.

• Assisting schools with discretionary funding and fundraising administration.

• Supporting the Property Manager with school property projects, insurance requirements, and documentation.

• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, and efficiencies.

Skills and experience

You will be a highly organised and detail-focused finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively and providing outstanding service to a diverse range of stakeholders.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Proven experience in finance, accounts or financial administration.

• Strong reconciliation and transactional processing skills in complex environments.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Confidence using Microsoft 365, Excel and related business systems.

• Exceptional attention to detail and record management capability.

• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• A desire to be part of a wider team, contributing to the supportive, family values-based culture.

Benefits

• Investment in people development.

• Free car parking.

• 2 extra days paid annually.

• Flexible working options available.

If you are an experienced finance administrator looking for a role with purpose, variety, and genuine community impact, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential chat, please call Recruitment Partner Helen Dale at Everest People on 027 267 9725.