The Finance and Records Department (FRD) is seeking to appoint a Local Unit Analyst to support local unit leaders and clerks in financial administration, membership record keeping, training, and advisory services. This role helps ensure local unit records and financial transactions are accurate, compliant with Church policies, and submitted in a timely manner. This is a permanent full-time position based at the Pacific Area Office reporting to the Area Local Unit Manager.
ResponsibilitiesDeliver training and guidance to local unit leaders and clerks on financial principles, record-keeping policies, and operating procedures
Support finance and membership audits, including issue resolution and follow-up actions
Prepare area and regional statistical, analytical, and trend reports to support informed decision-making
Identify opportunities to improve local unit financial and record-keeping processes
Participate in business solution and process improvement projects that support local unit needs
Assist local leaders with unit organisation applications and specialised local unit support matters
Provide advanced support for local unit issues that require escalation beyond standard service channels
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
6 years of professional experience in business, accounting, finance, administration, or a related field
Higher qualifications or professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent (preferred)
Strong analytical, planning, reporting, and presentation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including fluency in English
Demonstrated ability to train, influence, and motivate others through effective interpersonal skills
Proficiency in computer applications, data analysis, and troubleshooting
Working knowledge of Church financial policies, processes, and tools
Understanding of local unit record-keeping policies, systems, and procedures
Experience with Church governance, policy, and doctrine, preferably through ecclesiastical leadership service
Experience with local unit finance and record-keeping systems (preferred)
Proof of legal right to work in New Zealand
A police background check may be required
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- 6 years professional experience in business, accounting, finance, administration, or related field
- Higher qualifications or professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent
- Strong analytical, planning, reporting, and presentation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including fluency in English
- Demonstrated ability to train, influence, and motivate others through effective interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in computer applications, data analysis, and troubleshooting
- Working knowledge of Church financial policies, processes, and tools
- Understanding of local unit record-keeping policies, systems, and procedures
- Experience with Church governance, policy, and doctrine (preferably through ecclesiastical leadership service)
- Experience with local unit finance and record-keeping systems
- Proof of legal right to work in New Zealand
- Police background check may be required
