Team Leader - Procure to Pay

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is a great place to work! We have a collaborative and inclusive environment and offer many benefits not offered by other organisations.

The Shared Transaction Centre (STC) is the University of Auckland’s centralised ‘Procure to Pay’ and ‘Order to Cash’ centre. It is responsible for all purchasing, billing, and revenue collection activity for faculties and most service divisions.  We perform an operational function, consolidating high volume finance transactional activities relating to the purchasing and supply of goods and services.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Are you a people‑centred leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volume transactional environment? Do you bring fresh thinking, challenge the status quo, and inspire teams to deliver exceptional service? The Shared Transaction Centre (STC) is looking for a dynamic Team Leader – Procure to Pay to guide our talented Finance Administrators and help shape the future of our service delivery.

As part of OneFinance, the STC plays a critical role in the University’s purchasing and financial operations. You will lead a team of 13 finance administrators, ensuring they are supported, coached, and empowered to perform at their best. As the position description states, the role exists “to organise and direct the daily activities of the STC’s operations… ensuring recruitment, quality induction, training and coaching for team members is planned and occurring” and to “ensure staff have the appropriate level of responsibility, training and resources… to achieve agreed goals.”

In this role, you will:

• Provide strong people leadership, mentoring, coaching, and developing a large team to achieve high performance.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, customer centric culture that encourages continuous improvement.
• Manage daily operations in a fast paced, high volume Procure to Pay environment, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Drive innovation by challenging existing processes and championing new ideas that enhance service delivery.
• Ensure adherence to policy, controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Use your strong systems capability—particularly across ERP platforms (PeopleSoft) and related applications—to support smooth transactional processing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across faculties, service divisions, suppliers, and customers.

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday). 

Salary range is $76,000 - $94,000pa plus benefits. 

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description

He kōrero mōu | About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing a sizeable team in a complex, high volume transactional environment.
• A track record of motivating teams, building capability, and fostering engagement.
• Strong operational management experience with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and customer service.
• A continuous improvement mindset—someone who naturally questions how things can be done better and drives meaningful change.
• Confidence working with ERP systems and financial applications, ideally PeopleSoft.
• A commitment to compliance, quality, and policy driven processes.
• The ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups.

If you’re a proactive, people‑focused leader who thrives on improving processes and empowering teams, we’d love to hear from you.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

We offer you more than just a job. We offer you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, world-class educational institution.

 We also offer:

• Five weeks’ annual leave per annum
• Flexible working – Hybrid model (blend of in-office and remote)
• Up to 6.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Over 300 different career development courses and programmes
• A diverse and inclusive working environment

 For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Hear more about making Worlds of Difference in your career at the University, our partnership with Māori, our Te Ao Māori principles, our impact, our staff and life in Auckland on our careers website

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply 

Applications should be submitted online, before the closing date of Sunday 3rd May, 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.  

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz