About

• Kia ora, we are seeking an experienced and qualified financial accountant to join our team.
• If you like to work outside the box, then this part-time (16 hours a week) is an excellent opportunity.
• PURPOSE
• Key purpose is to provide, accurate, timely and relevant statutory reporting and management information to ensure all statutory requirements are meet and to achieve the businesses strategic goals.

Responsibilities include

• ncluding a Charitable Trust, cash flow forecasts, and developing points of interest for inclusion in board packs.
• Preparation of annual budget, including ongoing monitoring, and annual statutory reporting including annual external review.
• Contribute to business planning and support for the development of new and expanding business strategies.
• Review, develop, and implement financial processes and controls.
• Oversee tax compliance in conjunction with our external tax advisor.
• Support of the Payroll Team, including final checks of the fortnightly pay run before processing.
• Support the Directors, Head of Campus, Advisory Board, teachers, and office staff, including answering the administration team’s financial-related queries.
• Look for opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiencies
• Competently use XERO accounting software, Microsoft Excel, and other cloud-based software
• Contribute to business planning, modelling and support for the development of new and expanding business strategies such as Green Camps, Homestays, Green Educators NZ courses and Green Foundation NZ.
• Reports to the Head of Campus with regular contact with the Founders.
• Flexible working times and some opportunity to work from home is achievable within reason.
• Starting 12th January 2026
• SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
• 5+ years’ experience working in a management accounting role.
• A degree in Business / Accountancy.
• A problem solver, you will approach your work with tenacity, and be willing to interrogate the numbers.
• You will be a relationship builder, but also interested in simplification and automation.
• Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
• A good understanding of accounting systems, controls, and processes.
• Passionate about best practice.
• Flexible and resilient to work in an environment of growth.
• Preferably but not essentially experience in Education Finance and taxes.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work with the team to prioritize work based on impact and value.
• Legal right to live and work part-time in New Zealand.
• We take child safety very seriously and all appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, police vetting checks, and successful references.
• Green School New Zealand is a school for inspired learning, that breeds curiosity, led by passionate educators and a commitment to sustainability.
• Imagine a regenerative school where nature IS the classroom, in a beautiful coastal area of New Plymouth, known for great surfing and beaches, a vibrant arts community, with a foodie vibe.
• The successful applicant will be part of a global group of schools that impart world-class education through sustainability, community-integrated, and entrepreneurial-based learning environments.
• Working in an extraordinary, inspiring campus with buildings designed by some of the world’s pre-eminent architectural companies. These are set in a beautiful campus with undulating hillside, regenerated native bush,
• natural amphitheatres and a river, all under the shadow of Mount Taranaki.
• Earn an appropriate salary and other benefits.

JOB CLOSES

• Closing Date: Monday 8th December 2025 (3pm) - Candidates may be contacted before the closing date