Revenue Administration Officer

The Role / Person

The Finance Team has a fantastic opportunity for you to join the team behind the delivery of our effective and efficient rating service!

As the Revenue Administration Officer you will work in a small team responsible for developing and maintaining Council’s rating operations, whilst providing amazing service everyday.

You will have strong interpersonal skills and be a first-class written and oral communicator when dealing with internal and external customers. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy of work, as well as the ability to plan and prioritise to meet deadlines, are a must.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Demonstrated rating or financial administration experience
• Ability to process and accurately maintain data and financial transactions
• Willingness to provide assistance and back-up support to the Accounts Receivable function
• MS Office skills and computer literacy - preferable use of Authority

Rates & Revenue can be complex and previous exposure to Council rating systems is preferable but not essential - if you have a range of transferable skills and experience we want to hear from you!

This is a permanent role and offers 40 hours per week. The annual salary for this role is $66,875.75 - $68,881.98 per annum. Check out a copy of the position description here. For further information please email us at jobs@timdc.govt.nz.

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close at 5:00pm, 18 March 2026; however, we may appoint before the closing date if we find suitable applicants during the recruitment process! So if you are interested get your application in quick. Applications can be registered through our career’s website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs.

The District

Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting and cultural pursuits.

Let’s not forget about that 7 minute commute to work!

The Organisation

The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.

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