Finance Analyst (AP + Providers)

Finance Analyst (AP + Providers)

Location: Dunedin

FTE: 1.0

At WellSouth, we are dedicated to promoting health equity, ensuring everyone has access to the highest quality of care and enabling better health outcomes for people in the Southern region.

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑focused Finance Analyst to join our team in Dunedin. This role plays a key part in supporting the financial integrity of our organisation, working across accounts payable, provider payments, banking, and finance system processes to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient delivery of services.

Position Purpose:

This pivotal role within the WellSouth Finance team has sole responsibility for the accurate and timely end-to-end processing of accounts payable, banking, and finance system administration. The Finance and Accounts Payable Specialist ensures that creditors are paid on schedule, financial controls are upheld, and that the integrity of the bank reconciliation and finance system is maintained at all times.

Acting as the primary point of contact for accounts payable queries and financial processing, this role operates with a high degree of autonomy and is expected to demonstrate initiative, sound judgement, and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

This role also contributes to expenditure reporting and supports the Finance team with process improvement and system administration, including the management of user access and the ongoing maintenance of financial processes and documentation.

What are we looking for:

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable specialist who can take ownership of end-to-end payables processes, including accuracy and timeliness of payments, reporting and reconciliations

You will be comfortable working across multiple systems and stakeholders, supporting both internal teams and external partners to ensure accurate financial outcomes and effective contract management. Experience in financial systems, process improvement, and reporting tools will be highly regarded.

About you - To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 7-8 years experience in accounts payable or a broader finance administration role, ideally either leading an AP function or operating at a level of equivalent responsibility.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complex financial reconciliations and reporting.
• Have solid financial systems experience (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics, Xero) and advanced Excel skills.
• Be confident working across accounts payable, reconciliations and reporting.
• Show a proactive approach to continuous improvement and process development.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Be self‑motivated, organised, and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Bring a problem‑solving mindset and the ability to think critically and analytically.

We offer:

• A supportive work environment where you will make a real impact on the lives of our diverse communities.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• A commitment to upholding the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• To support the health and wellbeing of our employees we offer a competitive salary, flu vaccinations, an annual wellness voucher and a day off on your birthday.
• 5 weeks annual leave after two years.
• Sick leave entitlement of 5 days will be available from commencement of employment and another 5 days at 6 months of employment. 10 days entitlement will be available at 12 months service thereafter.
• Inhouse equity training, Te Reo training and associated professional development.
• We are a proud Gold Supporter of the Pride Pledge, demonstrating our commitment to creating safe and inclusive workplaces for rainbow communities.
  

 Our Values - Tō Mātou Uara

• He mana tō te whānau – Whānau Centred
• Tōkeke - Equitable
• Manawa whakaute - Respectful
• Pono – Transparent

For the full Job Description click here: Position Description

Please note that we don’t always work to fixed closing dates & may interview candidates as their applications are received.

Applications close: 26 June 2026

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Applications must include a CV, and a cover letter.

WellSouth Primary Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. A proud Gold Supporter of the Pride Pledge, and we are committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. WellSouth is smokefree and we support the Government’s Vision of a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025.