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Finance Manager - Life Education Trust NZ 

Life Education Trust (NZ) has been operating for 35 years and has 32 regional trusts across New Zealand. 

This is an opportunity to move to a purpose driven role in an organisation where the most valuable assets on our Balance Sheet are people. You’ll oversee the financial administration of the national association and provide ongoing support and advice to our 32 regional trusts, which are all separate entities.  

We produce consolidated accounts and you’ll own this process in preparation for audit, working closely with our auditors. 

You will have the following  

  • A current CA / CPA qualification with at least 5 years post-grad experience.
  • Experience with not-for-profit reporting including charitable trusts.
  • Solid experience in monthly and end-of-year accounting processes.
  • Experience in the preparation of board reports.
  • Payroll management skills and experience.
  • Solid Microsoft Office and Xero skills.
  • An affinity with the volunteer environment and an ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of people.
  • A continuous improvement approach.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

This a part time role of 0.6 FTE based in the Wellington CBD, working with a small team who are passionate about the difference our organisation makes every day.  

If you want to be our Finance Manager and believe you have the requisite skills and experience then please email your application and curriculum vitae to [email protected]  by 12.00pm, Wednesday 13 December 2023. 

Please find the role description here. For any question contact John O’Connell 021 450 260

 

Educator - Life Education Trust Rodney - Flexible Part Time (up to .8 FTE)

We have a vacancy for an Educator working in the Rodney region, predominantly in Silverdale, Whangaparāoa and sometimes as far north as Mangawhai.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to children’s health and wellbeing and bring your creativity to an innovative teaching environment. Through our professional development programme you’ll cultivate new skills and you'll be able to maintain your teacher registration, as we are accredited by the NZ Teachers Council.

Our Educators are qualified teachers, with full registration, able to demonstrate sound knowledge of the NZ Curriculum. 

Your ability to build relationships with schools and understand them as the customer will be key to successfully meeting their needs and to ultimately assist with their children’s learning. You will also have strong organisational skills, enabling you to plan in advance to maximise your teaching time.

We'll pay a competitive salary and create a flexible work environment. So if you're a motivated and talented fully registered teacher looking to take the next step then we’re very keen to hear from you.

The full job description is here

Any questions please contact Michelle Dow 021390991

Applications close 5pm Wednesday 6th December. Please send your application to [email protected] 

Check out this video in which Kapa talks about why she loves her job and life as an Educator.

Educator - Life Education Trust Counties/Manukau - Full Time

We have a vacancy for an Educator working in the South East Auckland region, predominantly in the Howick, Pakuranga and Botany area.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to children’s health and wellbeing and bring your creativity to an innovative teaching environment. Through our professional development programme you’ll cultivate new skills and you'll be able to maintain your teacher registration, as we are accredited by the NZ Teachers Council.

Our Educators are qualified teachers, with full registration, able to demonstrate sound knowledge of the NZ Curriculum. 

Your ability to build relationships with schools and understand them as the customer will be key to successfully meeting their needs and to ultimately assist with their children’s learning. You will also have strong organisational skills, enabling you to plan in advance to maximise your teaching time.

We'll pay a competitive salary and create a flexible work environment. So if you're a motivated and talented fully registered teacher looking to take the next step then we’re very keen to hear from you.

The full job description is here

Any questions please contact Michelle Dow 021390991

Applications close 5pm Friday 1st December. but we will be processing applications as they come in so don't delay.   Please send your application to [email protected] 

Check out this video in which Kapa talks about why she loves her job and life as an Educator.

Educator - Life Education Trust Central Plateau - Full Time

We have a vacancy for an Educator working in the South Waikato region, based in Taupo and operates across the region that is broadly from Putāruru in the north to Tūrangi in the south.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to children’s health and wellbeing and bring your creativity to an innovative teaching environment. Through our professional development programme you’ll cultivate new skills and you'll be able to maintain your teacher registration, as we are accredited by the NZ Teachers Council.

Our Educators are qualified teachers, with full registration, able to demonstrate sound knowledge of the NZ Curriculum. 

Your ability to build relationships with schools and understand them as the customer will be key to successfully meeting their needs and to ultimately assist with their children’s learning. You will also have strong organisational skills, enabling you to plan in advance to maximise your teaching time.

We'll pay a competitive salary and create a flexible work environment. So if you're a motivated and talented fully registered teacher looking to take the next step then we’re very keen to hear from you.

The full job description is here.

Any questions please contact Michelle Dow 021390991

Applications close 5pm Friday 1st December. but we will be processing applications as they come in so don't delay.   Please send your application to [email protected] 

Check out this video in which Kapa talks about why she loves her job and life as an Educator.

 

Educator - Life Education Trust Wairarapa - Full Time

We have a vacancy for an Educator working in the Wairarapa and Tararua area.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to children’s health and wellbeing and bring your creativity to an innovative teaching environment. Through our professional development programme you’ll cultivate new skills and you'll be able to maintain your teacher registration, as we are accredited by the NZ Teachers Council.

Our Educators are qualified teachers, with full registration, able to demonstrate sound knowledge of the NZ Curriculum. 

Your ability to build relationships with schools and understand them as the customer will be key to successfully meeting their needs and to ultimately assist with their children’s learning. You will also have strong organisational skills, enabling you to plan in advance to maximise your teaching time.

We'll pay a competitive salary and create a flexible work environment. So if you're a motivated and talented fully registered teacher looking to take the next step then we’re very keen to hear from you.

The full job description is here.

Any questions please contact Michelle Dow 021390991

Applications close 5pm Friday 1st December. but we will be processing applications as they come in so don't delay.   Please send your application to [email protected] 

Check out this video in which Kapa talks about why she loves her job and life as an Educator.

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