Transactional Services Coordinator - fixed term

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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Transactional Services Coordinator - fixed term 28 Sept 2026 Te Tūranga | About the role Join our Finance team on a 8‑month fixed‑term contractand help keep Tauranga City Council’s financial systems running smoothly. We’re looking for a detail‑focused and customer‑centred people to support our transactional services You’ll focus on daily banking activities, including processing payments, reconciling accounts, and resolving any mismatches. You’ll also support our wider revenue, rating and debt collection processes. What you’ll be doing: Assist banking with allocating bank statement transactions to customer accounts. Completing daily bank reconciliations and following up on unmatched items Supporting customers with payment queries and providing clear information Investigating unusual charges or payments Assisting collections team with debt management Assisting Rates Administration team with database editing etc. and other administrative tasks Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial systems and records. Supporting system testing, upgrades, and implementations, and assisting users with system-related queries Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed We’re looking for someone who enjoys accuracy, numbers, and problem‑solving. You’ll also be comfortable working with customers and providing clear, friendly explanations. You will have: Experience in banking and reconciliations to clearing GL level. Experience in administration, call centres or customer‑facing environments Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines A positive approach to customer service Strong numerical and analytical skills A logical and calm approach when working through issues Knowledge and experience in collections would be an advantage A relevant qualification at trade certificate or diploma level (or equivalent experience) is beneficial but not essential. Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team. We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace. To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities. You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here . Applications will close Friday 9th October We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities. If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role. Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact. #J-18808-Ljbffr