Finance Manager

TAUPŌ HEALTH CENTRE

Finance Manager

A hands-on finance role at the heart of our community health centre

📍 Taupō, NZ   |   🕐 25–30 hrs/week   |   💰 Remuneration relative to qualifications and experience

About Us

Taupō Health Centre is a leading primary healthcare provider serving our community from the heart of Taupō. Guided by the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we are committed to delivering equitable, high-quality care to all who need it. Our dedicated team works closely together — and this role is critical to the day to day functioning of the practice and business development.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced, capable Finance Manager to take ownership of our financial operations. Starting at a minimum of 25 hours per week, with the opportunity to grow to 30 hours, this is a varied role that blends hands-on accounting with systems thinking, data analysis, and close collaboration with our CEO. Vicki Beker. If you are someone who takes pride in accurate, timely financials and loves finding smarter ways to work, we would love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Monthly financial statements

Journals, balance sheet, P&L, GST returns, and tax accruals — end to end.

• Banking & reconciliations

Daily banking reconciliations with prompt reporting of any discrepancies.

• Technology & systems

Review, evaluate, and implement software and process improvements across the business.

• Creditors & debtors

Manage creditors in Xero and help design and maintain an effective debtor’s system.

• Funding & reporting

Understand funding streams, process remittances, and produce regular management reports.

• Data analytics & projects

Analyse financial data and work directly with the CEO on key projects and initiatives.

What We Are Looking For

• Formal accounting qualifications — intermediate level minimum (e.g. NZICA, Xero-certified, or equivalent)
• Sound knowledge of NZ income tax legislation and GST
• Demonstrated experience producing month-end financial statements
• Proficiency in Xero, with confidence across Excel and practice management systems
• Experience managing creditors, and the initiative to help build and maintain an effective debtor’s framework
• Comfortable reviewing technology and implementing new systems and workflows
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage and deliver projects independently
• A collaborative, positive approach — you’ll work across all teams and directly with our CEO
• Alignment with our values: Equity, Aroha, Honesty, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability

HOW TO APPLY

To find out more or to apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to n.bechtold@taupohealth.co.nz. We look forward to hearing from you.

Applications close on the 17th May 2026.