Group Finance and Management Accountant - Green School New Zealand

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