OFFICE COORDINATOR

• Financial focus
• 24 hours per week
• Wellington Waterfront – Queens Wharf

Founded in 1882, the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts is an incorporated society dedicated to the promotion, creation, understanding and enjoyment of the visual arts. Many of the country’s finest Artists have been a part of the Academy’s journey over the last 127 years.

The Office Coordinator will ably assist the Academy Director with the day to day management of the Academy’s administrative functions including the production of accurate and timely financial information using MYOB.

In conjunction with professional IT support, you will be responsible for the set up and maintenance of appropriate administrative and accounting systems and processes. You will train and manage a volunteer workforce to use the computer and software systems to assist with the accounting and administrative processes.

General administrative tasks include the regular maintenance of the stakeholder database, customer surveys, and managing correspondence including mail-outs and the printing and distribution of the Academy newsletter.

Person Profile:

• An extensive background in office and financial administration
• Demonstrated skills in a range of IT applications, including MYOB or equivalent
• Very highly developed written and oral communications
• A keen eye for detail with a high degree of accuracy
• The ability to problem solve, use initiative and display sound judgement
• An artistic flair with a good understanding of the visual arts
• Staff management experience would be advantageous.

Working arrangements are flexible, however you will be required to work 24 hours per week between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. There will be the occasional requirement to work outside of these hours.