Credit Controller

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are seeking a confident and capable Credit Controller to join our Accounts Receivable team, part of the wider Finance Shared Transaction Centre.

In this role, you will need to demonstrate customer first approach with excellent communications and customer service skills. The ability to effectively prioritise across a high-volume portfolio with excellent attention to detail and organisation are essential. Having strong problem solving and relationship building skills will also be essential, as well as a well-developed sense of initiative, and the ability to work independently. 

In this varied role, you will be working as one of our four Credit Controllers to manage the credit and collection function within New Zealand legislation and the University Credit Management policy and procedures. 

You will pursue ways to improve processes as well as uphold strong relationships with stakeholders and external funders.  This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys engaging with customers and builds strong relationship with the ability to resolve customer issues and takes pride in meeting targets.

This is a fulltime (37.5 hours per week) Permanent role, with a salary range of $74,000 - $78.800, depending on experience.

For more information, please seePosition Description

He kōrero mōu |About you

You are proactive, confident and professional with experience at working in a large complex organisation. You enjoy working to tight deadlines with a highly varied customer group and you are up to date with current credit management processes.

Having five years’ credit control and account receivable experience is essential and you need to be familiar with relative New Zealand legislation and statutory requirements. You will bring to the role your excellent customer relationship management experience and intermediate excel skills.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

• Excellent organisational and analytical skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel as well as able to pick up the internal, industry specific software quickly
• Experience using an ERP system e.g. PeopleSoft
• High standard of accuracy in written and spoken English
• Strong Credit Control background, with strong problem-solving abilities

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

Guided byour values, we work collaboratively to advance knowledge, foster equity and inclusion, and contribute meaningfully to New Zealand’s social, cultural, and economic well-being.

We cultivate an environment that supports your growth and rewards excellence with a range ofstaff benefits, including:

• Competitive salary andfive weeks of annual leave
• Discounted public Transport for permanent and long-term fixed term staff
• Superannuation/KiwiSaver, matching up to6.75%
• Flexible working arrangements, includingworking from home andflexible hours
• Leading, andinclusive parental leave provisions
• Career development opportunities and a range of benefits, including discountedinsurance,memberships, and on‑site amenities

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date ofSunday 11th October, 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz