Accounts Payable Team Leader

About Airways:
Our people manage New Zealand's 30 million square kms of airspace, providing air traffic control, surveillance, communication, flight inspection, mapping, and airspace design services. We work with government, regulatory authorities, airlines, airports, and the general aviation community to ensure pilots, passengers and goods reach their destination - safely. At Airways, our values underpin all that we do. We value Safety, One Airways, Excellence and Success in all that we do.  

Our organisation is made up of operational business groups that are supported by governance and corporate services functions. To learn more about our people and organisational structure, check out www.airways.co.nz/about.

About the Team:
The Finance Team is responsible for the overall financial management and support processes within Airways, including transaction accounting, financial reporting, and general ledger support to business units, financial IT systems, procurement, property management, capital planning, statutory reporting and management reporting.

About the Role:
We have an opportunity for an Accounts Payable Team Leader to join our Auckland (airport) based team on a permanent full-time basis.

You’ll be accountable for the Accounts Payable (AP) function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor payments, and maintaining the integrity of vendor master data.

You’ll provide monthly reports on sensitive expenditure and provide oversight of AP controls to support the accuracy and reliability of Airways’ financial records.

As the team leader, you’ll direct, empower, motivate, and develop your direct report to achieve personal, business unit and organisational goals. Additionally, you’ll work towards continuous improvement whilst adhering to our controls and compliance.

For a full list of tasks and responsibilities, please refer to the position description attached to the advert on our careers site.

About You:
Due to the nature of the role and our operations, you'll be proactive with excellent time management, prioritisation and problem-solving abilities.

Additionally, you will have:

• Sound accounting knowledge and working experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance or other large ERP systems as well as Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• Experience applying and adhering to policies and procedures
• Experience dealing with foreign currency and international suppliers
• Communication skills and confidence needed to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality and delivering to strict deadlines
• Ability to work in a dynamic business environment, collaborate with people internally and externally, show resilience and agility, take ownership and focus on delivering successful business outcomes.
  

Beneficial:
Prior experience leading and mentoring direct reports.

To Apply:
If you’re keen to expand your career at a State-Owned Enterprise known for success and innovation, submit your application (CV and cover letter) via the Airways careers or Seek.

Please note that you must be legally eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered.

This role will require the successful candidate to undergo pre-employment background checks including references, drug and alcohol screening, criminal conviction, and related checks.

Application closing date is Sunday, 23 August 2026.

At Airways, our people are at the heart of what we do to keep NZ skies safe. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel they belong and can bring their whole self to work. We make our recruitment decisions based on the best candidate for the job and encourage applications from diverse candidates. We are proud to hold both Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick accreditations.

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