Accounts & Administration Officer

About Us

The Funeral Trust is a pre-paid funeral plan managed by the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand. With around 7,000 customers and more than $50 million funds under management, we’re dedicated to helping families plan with confidence and peace of mind. Based in the Association’s small, supportive national office in Wellington, this role offers the chance to contribute to a trusted service that makes a genuine difference.

The Role

We’re looking for a versatile Accounts & Administration Officer to support the smooth running of the Trust. This is a true 50 / 50 role – you’ll be managing day-to-day financial processes while also providing administration and customer support to our member funeral homes and plan holders.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Processing and reconciling payments, receipts, and accounts in Xero
• Supporting the external account with financial reporting and responding to external audit
• Handling enquiries from funeral homes and families with professionalism, empathy, and care
• Managing benefit claims and assisting with applications and general administration tasks
• Contributing across the small team, covering colleagues during peak periods or leave

About You

We’re looking for someone who is :

It would be great (but not essential) if you also have :

Why Join Us?

Note : Salary is pro-rated to part-time hours worked.

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