Accounts Payable Team Leader

About Airways

Airways New Zealand oversees the management of the country's vast 30 million square kilometers of airspace, delivering critical services such as air traffic control, surveillance, communication, flight inspection, mapping, and airspace design. Collaborating with government bodies, regulatory authorities, airlines, airports, and the general aviation sector, Airways ensures the safe passage of pilots, passengers, and cargo across New Zealand. The organisation's core values center on Safety, Unity, Excellence, and Success.

Organisation and Finance Team

Airways is structured into operational business units supported by governance and corporate functions. The Finance Team manages Airways' financial operations including transaction accounting, financial reporting, general ledger support, financial IT systems, procurement, property management, capital planning, and statutory as well as management reporting.

Role Overview

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Team Leader to join our Auckland airport-based team on a permanent, full-time basis. This role is responsible for managing the entire Accounts Payable function to ensure vendor payments are processed accurately and promptly, and vendor master data remains correct. The role also involves generating monthly expenditure reports on sensitive costs, maintaining AP controls, and supporting the accuracy and reliability of financial records.

Leadership and Improvement

As team leader, you will coach, guide, and motivate your direct report to meet both personal and organisational objectives. You will promote continuous improvement initiatives while complying with established controls and regulatory requirements.

Key Qualifications and Attributes

• Strong accounting knowledge with practical experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance or comparable large ERP systems, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with applying policies and procedures within an accounting context.
• Experience handling foreign currencies and managing international supplier relationships.
• Effective communication skills and confidence to interact with both internal teams and external partners.
• High attention to detail coupled with a commitment to quality and meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment, collaborate effectively across teams, demonstrate resilience, take initiative, and focus on successful outcomes.

Desirable Experience

Prior experience in a leadership role involving coaching and mentoring direct reports is considered a benefit.

Additional Information and Application Process

The position is based in Auckland and requires the candidate to be legally eligible to work in New Zealand. The successful applicant will undergo pre-employment background screening including reference checks, drug and alcohol testing, and criminal record verification.

We encourage applications from candidates who value diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Airways holds Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick accreditations, underscoring our commitment to an inclusive workplace.

Applications should be submitted before Sunday, 23 August 2026, including a CV and cover letter.