Reporting to the Programme Manager this newly created Finance plays a key role in enabling BRI team to effectively manage budgets and key financial processes by providing accurate, timely financial administration.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and processing accounts payable and receivable,
• Supporting the development of financial reports,
• Organising financial records and supporting the audit process,
• Assisting with project budgeting, metrics, operational performance dashboards, and periodic and financial reporting on projects,
• Managing the procurement, credit card, and expense processes,
• Maintaining bank authorities and updates,
• Ensuring all timesheets are completed and submitted.

This is a part-time office role (approximately 25 hours per week). There is flexibility around when these hours could be worked and the opportunity to work from home once relationships with the team have been formed.

The ideal candidate

You will have at least three years’ experience managing accounts within a small business, or you might have recently graduated with a Finance or Accounting degree with two years’ experience. Critical is your in-depth understand of accounting practices and best standards.

You will have an excellent knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and Xero. Experience in research led environment would be useful.

This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, team environment as well as independently.

If you are passionate about finance and want to contribute to an innovative company, we encourage you to apply using the Seek link now.

For further information and a full copy of the Position Description please email Mel Eradus (in confidence) at mel@onlyhuman.co.nz for a confidential enquiry.

Reporting to the CEO the newly created Executive Assistant role will be the force behind the CEO, the Board and its Committees, playing a key role in enabling the delivery of world-leading research outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

Optimising executive operations – coordinating emails, calendars and meetings, scheduling flights, distributing board papers and filtering information.

Ensuring the efficiency of the office – managing office supplies and equipment, supporting events and workshops, assisting with IT support and coordinating with building maintenance.

People and culture support – a central focus for the team and championing a good team culture by connecting team members from Lincoln, Auckland and Blenheim.

This is a part-time office role (approximately 20 hours per week). There is flexibility around when these hours could be worked.

The ideal candidate

You will have at least three years’ experience as an Executive Assistant, managing Word documents and PowerPoint presentations with an excellent knowledge of MS Office, SharePoint and Teams. BoardPro knowledge is desirable but not essential. Experience in research led environment would be useful. Minute taking skills would be an advantage.

Critical is your willingness to take responsibility, your relationship management skills and your ability to operate in a fast-moving environment whilst multi-tasking.

Bright, articulate and astute you will be a clear communicator with good written communication skills.

If you require any further information about this role such as a Position Description, please contact Kirsty Trolove (in confidence) at kirsty@onlyhuman.co.nz