Team Lead, Accounts Payable - Central Region

Job details
Job type
Permanent
Full-time
 
Location
Wellington
 
Full job description
Permanent, Full Time
Wellington and Midlands Based
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.
We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Team Lead, Accounts Payable is to be the accounts payable process owner and ensure the processing of accounts payable transactions are effective, secure and efficient whist conforming to national standards.

You will be responsible for optimisation and standardisation of accounts payable processes and controls to transition to a single national accounts payable service, alongside being a point of contact relating to SLA / KPI and ensuring financial policies and processes are compliant.

About you

You will have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including the latest 5 years in a people management capacity, ideally with a relevant qualification. You will have a strong understanding of Oracle ERP (FPIM) system, particularly AP module, and experience managing transactional processing operations with proven success of leading a team to deliver high volume transaction load.

Your capacity to influence with clarity and impact empowers others to embrace change, while fostering strong relationships both within the organisation and externally.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday 12th October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerry Taylor at kerry.taylor@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.