Accounts Administrator

Company Description

SAE Auckland, part of the leading global education provider Navitas, delivers industry-led higher education courses in Audio, Film, Music and Songwriting. SAE Auckland is accredited as an NZQA Degree-granting institution. In our most recent NZQA External Evaluation and Review (EER) SAE Auckland was awarded a Category 1 rating.

With 52 campuses globally, SAE has been delivering outstanding industry-focused education since 1976. We have set the benchmark for tertiary level qualifications in creative media. We love what we do, and we are committed to the provision of education options that challenge, develop and inspire.


Job Description

We’re looking for a friendly and detail-oriented Accounts Administrator to join the team at SAE Auckland. In this varied and people-facing role, you’ll play an important part in supporting our day-to-day operations while working alongside a collaborative campus team.


What you’ll be doing:

Setting up and maintaining supplier records

Processing invoices accurately and on time

Assisting with credit card reconciliations

Supporting the Enrolments team by tracking and reconciling student tuition fee payments

Assisting with reception duties as needed

Providing welcoming, high-quality customer service to students and visitors on campus


Please note, this is:

Part-time position: 0.2 FTE (8 hours per week)

Based on campus at SAE Auckland

Fixed-term from February to December 2026, covering a secondment opportunity for an existing staff member


This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers and accounting systems, supporting others, and being part of a creative and dynamic education environment.


Qualifications

Administration/secretarial and or accounting experience is highly desirable

Tertiary qualification in accounting, office administration, business or communications is desirable


Additional Information

At SAE, our employee perks and benefits include:

Access to global career opportunities across the Navitas portfolio
Work in Parnell village, just a short walk from Auckland’s CBD
Free car-parking space on site
Creative, modern, world-class facilities
Genuine flexibility with hybrid working arrangements
Two paid volunteer days per year for your passionate causes
Health & well-being packages including free counselling and well-being specialist support for employees and family members
Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development opportunities

Diversity Equity and Inclusion:
SAE as part of Navitas, promotes and embraces an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups. SAE is committed to creating and maintaining a culturally sensitive work and study environment in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe equity, flexibility and diversity deliver a rich and collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel safe, supported, and are given opportunities to thrive.


How to apply:

Submit your CV (if including a cover letter please note you can upload this on the 2nd page of the application process)
Please note applicants are assessed upon receipt, so you are encouraged to apply now.
Like to find out more? For a confidential discussion, please contact: Dr Suzette Major, Campus Director. Contact details are on the SAE Auckland website.
All applicants must have full working rights within New Zealand to apply for this role and be able to provide the evidence of a recent Criminal Record Check.


About Navitas
Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. The Navitas portfolio employees over 5000 staff and supports over 60,000 students and encompasses a broad selection of partners, locations, and opportunities, including university pathway programs, English language qualifications, employment training, creative media training, and more.