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At Bible Society New Zealand our mission is to help make the Bible accessible to everyone and encourage interaction with it. Bring your skills and passion into a work that makes a difference in other people’s lives through the Bible.
Please see below for our current opportunities.
Finance Manager Position
Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a rewarding leadership role with a mission-driven organisation?
While we may be one of New Zealand’s oldest charities, at Bible Society New Zealand Group we believe the best is yet to come! As the premier supplier of Bibles and Christian resources in New Zealand through our Mission programs, Manna Christian Stores, and partnerships with our faithful donors, we support Bible mission in New Zealand and around the world. Rooted in our values, we care deeply about the Bible, people, and the purpose and mission of the organisation.
We are seeking a dynamic, organised and detail-oriented individual to join our team as Finance Manager. As Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial management and reporting of BSNZ Group, ensuring funds and financial and material assets are secured and effectively used, providing strategic information and advice to the CEO, Director – Finance, Planning and Resources, Leadership Team, Board and Committees, and ensuring that the BSNZ Group’s short- and long-term financial health is maintained.
Key responsibilities include:
- Participating in strategic leadership
- Managing key finance functions and day-to-day financial activities
- Financial management and reporting
- Overseeing donations receipting and constituent data management
- Providing oversight, leadership and mentoring to our finance team
To be right for the role you will:
- Possess a relevant tertiary degree and hold current CA/CPA membership
- Have proven management accounting experience at a senior level
- Be familiar with accounting standards and regulations specific to the charitable sector
- Understand fund management principles and return maximisation
- Demonstrate satisfactory experience in managing, leading and mentoring a team
- Possess strong computer skills, including experience with MYOB and Microsoft products
- Have a good understanding of the not-for-profit and retail sector
- Be able to plan effectively at strategic and operational levels
- Demonstrate good communication and presentation skills
- Be relational and organised, demonstrate a strong work ethic
- Go the extra mile and have a heart for the mission
- Embrace the organisation’s special Christian character
What's In It For You:
- By joining our team, you become an integral part of our mission to positively impact lives
- You will contribute to the financial sustainability and strategic growth of an organisation that has been changing lives for good for 177 years!
- A dynamic work environment where your skills and expertise contribute directly to the organisation’s success
- Working alongside a passionate team dedicated to positive change
- Ongoing professional development, fostering your growth and leadership potential within our organisation
- Free parking!
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) salaried position based in Wiri, Auckland.
Consideration will only be given to applicants who currently reside in New Zealand and who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand. As we are not an accredited employer, we are unable to support/sponsor applicants to apply for any form of work visa.
If you are passionate about financial management, possess the required qualifications and skills, and are committed to contributing to a mission-driven organisation, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
To find out more and to apply, request a job description and application questionnaire from Jeanine at biblesociety.people@biblesociety.org.nz.
Finance Assistant
While we may be one of New Zealand’s oldest charities, at Bible Society New Zealand Group we believe the best is yet to come! As the premier supplier of Bibles and Christian resources in New Zealand through our Mission programs, Manna Christian Stores, and partnerships with our faithful donors, we support Bible mission in New Zealand and around the world. At BSNZ Group, we are dedicated to making the Bible accessible and fostering meaningful interactions with it. Our values drive everything we do, from valuing each other, to pursuing excellence in our work.
We are looking for a competent Finance Assistant to perform a variety of accounting, bookkeeping and financial tasks. As Finance Assistant, you will play a vital role in keeping financial records updated, preparing reports and reconciling bank statements. You will also run accounting software programs (e.g. MYOB Exo) to process business transactions, like accounts payable and receivable, disbursements, expense claims and receipts. A successful accounting assistant should be familiar with all accounting procedures and have a flair for numbers.
Furthermore, one of the key responsibilities of this role will be to support the Finance team resolving queries and claims from customers and Manna stores arising from retail, wholesale, and ecommerce sales transactions. The key responsibilities are likely to change or be adapted as the BSNZ Group is currently going through a period of transformation. The incumbent must be prepared to adapt to the change as it evolves during the ensuing months.
Ultimately, your work will directly contribute to advancing our mission by ensuring that the organisation’s daily accounting functions run accurately and effectively.
The key responsibilities will include:
- Providing accounting and clerical support to the Finance team.
- Processing overseas and local supplier invoices accurately and ensuring supplier accounts are reconciled and paid on time.
- Assisting with month and year end processes.
- Providing analysis on sales and gross margin, both historic and future.
- Providing purchasing cycle support and management (end to end accounts payables).
- Providing membership support to answer queries and documentation via phone, email, or CRM.
- Business credit cards and expense claims are reconciled and paid on a timely basis.
- Administering account payments, and credit card, fuel card, and travelcard transactions
- Typing accurately, prepare and maintain accounting documents and records
- Preparing bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements
- Reconciling all bank accounts in a timely manner.
- Supporting BSNZ with administrative duties and telephone support.
- Liaising with internal staff and third parties (e.g. external auditors) in a timely manner for the purpose of ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting.
- Daily entering of key data of financial transactions in database (RE).
- Providing ongoing support to Director – Finance, Planning, Resources on regular basis.
- Researching, tracking, and restoring accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
- Informing management and compiling reports/summaries on activity areas
- Variance analytics and insights.
- Functioning in accordance with established accounting standards and procedures.
- Collaborating with team to spearhead installation of ERP financial system, improving efficiency and accuracy.
- Participates as an active team member and contributes knowledge and expertise needed to achieve BSNZ Group’s outcomes.
- Complete internal audits and reconciliations of grant appropriation of funds for compliance with proposed regulations.
To be right for the role, you should:
- Possess an accounting diploma, or equivalent experience
- Hold an Accounting Technician membership with CAANZ
- Have a strong understanding of accounting practices and procedures
- Understand Tier 2 financial reporting requirements
- Understand inter-entity accounting and preparation of consolidated statements
- Know cash handling procedures
- Know stocktaking principles
- Know how to complete accounting journals
- Demonstrate proficiency in data analysis – ability to read and interpret financial statements
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills, especially in financial data analysis
- Be able to conduct complex and multi-entity reconciliations
- Be knowledgeable about cash management and forecasting
- Demonstrate proficiency in cash handling principles
- Be familiar with and be able to process transactions in MYOB Exo and carry out reconciliations
- Understand foreign exchange transaction and journaling principles
- Be able to process payables and handle cash
- Be skilled in identifying and escalating exceptions
- Demonstrate exceptional communication skills and effective stakeholder relationship management
- Be organised, detail oriented and able to meet strict deadlines
- Be relational and work effectively in a team
- Go the extra mile, and demonstrate a strong work ethic
- Have a heart for mission and embrace the organisation’s special Christian character
What's In It For You:
- By joining our team, you become an integral part of our mission to make a positive impact on lives.
- You will contribute to the financial sustainability and strategic growth of an organisation that has been changing lives for good for 177 years!
- A dynamic work environment where your skills and expertise contribute directly to the organisation’s success.
- Working alongside an enthusiastic team dedicated to positive change.
- Ongoing professional development.
- Free parking!
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) salaried position based in Wiri, Auckland.
Consideration will only be given to applicants who currently reside in New Zealand and who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand. As we are not an accredited employer, we are unable to support/sponsor applicants to apply for any form of work visa.
If you are enthusiastic about finance, and ready to contribute your skills and passion to our mission-driven organisation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
To find out more and to apply, request a job description and application questionnaire from Jeanine at biblesociety.people@biblesociety.org.nz.
Graphic and Digital Designer Position
Are you a skilled and creative Graphic and Digital Designer who is passionate about making a difference through your design expertise?
While we may be one of New Zealand’s oldest charities, at Bible Society New Zealand Group we believe the best is yet to come! As the premier supplier of Bibles and Christian resources in New Zealand through our Mission programs, Manna Christian Stores, and partnerships with our faithful donors, we support Bible mission in New Zealand and around the world. Rooted in our values, we care deeply about the Bible, people, and the purpose and mission of the organisation.
BSNZ Group is looking for a dynamic individual to join our collaborative team in the role of Graphic and Digital Designer. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in advancing BSNZ Group’s mission by providing high-quality creative concept and design solutions to achieve our Bible engagement, advocacy, and resource promotion objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing graphic design services for projects, campaigns, catalogues, instore displays and other promotional material.
- Managing and implementing design templates
- Collaborating with teams and internal clients
- Developing the community website platform
- Providing marketing support and guidance
- Planning BSNZ Group’s online presence, contributing to user experience, and quality control of Manna retail web product data content
- Fulfil additional/ad hoc tasks to support the Brand and Communication team during busy periods
To be right for the role, you should:
- Providing graphic design services for projects, campaigns, catalogues, instore displays and other promotional material.
- Managing and implementing design templates
- Collaborating with teams and internal clients
- Developing the community website platform
- Providing marketing support and guidance
- Planning BSNZ Group’s online presence, contributing to user experience, and quality control of Manna retail web product data content
- Fulfil additional/ad hoc tasks to support the Brand and Communication team during busy periods
What's In It For You:
- A busy, exciting and challenging role with plenty of variety in a dynamic environment that fosters creativity and collaboration.
- You will work alongside a passionate and friendly team dedicated to positive change.
- Enjoy a supportive work environment where your skills and expertise contribute directly to the organisation’s success.
- Ongoing professional development, fostering your growth and potential within our organisation.
- By joining our team, you become an integral part of our mission to make a positive impact on lives.
- We offer free parking!
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) salaried position based in Wiri, Auckland.
Consideration will only be given to applicants who currently reside in New Zealand and who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand. As we are not an accredited employer, we are unable to support/sponsor applicants to apply for any form of work visa.
If you are passionate about pursuing a career as a Graphic and Digital Designer at BSNZ Group, possess the required skills and experience, and are committed to contributing to a mission-driven organisation, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
To find out more and to apply, request a job description and application questionnaire from Jeanine at biblesociety.people@biblesociety.org.nz.
Stock Controller
While we may be one of New Zealand’s oldest charities, at Bible Society New Zealand Group we believe the best is yet to come! As the premier supplier of Bibles and Christian resources in New Zealand through our Mission programs, Manna Christian Stores, and partnerships with our faithful donors, we support Bible mission in New Zealand and around the world.
At BSNZ Group, we are dedicated to making the Bible accessible and impactful in people’s lives. We are inspired by the Gospel and united by purpose. Our values of excellence, integrity, and valuing each other guide everything we do.
We are looking for a dedicated and driven Stock Controller to join our team. As a Stock Controller at BSNZ Group, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient management of our inventory to support our mission. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will lead the warehousing and distribution functions, ensuring timely and accurate importing, receipting, storing, and distribution of goods for selling and granting purposes. Additionally, you will oversee the safety of warehouse operations and manage relationships with freight and courier service providers.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing warehouse and distribution operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to best practices
- Coordinating shipment of inwards goods and tracking stock-in-transit to ensure timely receipt
- Overseeing the receipting of inwards goods, overseeing processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Leading inventory management, including SKU location processes and minimising stock damage
- Supervising picking, packing, and dispatch of orders, maintaining high levels of accuracy and efficiency
- Supporting stock costing and evaluations, ensuring compliance with policies
- Managing warehousing and inventory information systems, recommending improvements and coordinating training for users
- Leading, managing, and developing reporting personnel, ensuring a cohesive and high-performing team
- Health and safety management initiatives
- Developing and implementing safety protocols and practices to maintain a secure work environment
To be right for the role, you should:
- Be hands-on and willing to roll up your sleeves to get the job done
- Possess an on-road forklift license or be able/willing to obtain one
- Hold a supply chain management certificate (desirable)
- Be proficient in inventory management principles and warehouse operations
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of health and safety practices in a warehouse environment
- Be familiar with inventory and order fulfillment systems
- Have the ability to lead and motivate a team
- Demonstrate excellent communication and relationship management skills
- Be able to manage and prioritise deadlines and solve problems in a timely manner
- Be able to identify process improvements
- Support BSNZ’s mission, vision, and values
- Have a heart for mission and embrace the organisation’s special Christian character
What is in it for you:
- A busy and exciting role with plenty of variety
- A dynamic work environment where your skills and expertise contribute directly to the organisation’s success
- Working alongside an enthusiastic team dedicated to positive change
- Ongoing professional development
- By joining our team, you become an integral part of our mission to make a positive impact on lives
- You will contribute to the sustainability and strategic growth of an organisation that has been changing lives for good for 177 years!
- Free parking!
This is a full-time (40 hours per week) salaried position based in Wiri, Auckland.
BSNZ Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you are passionate about our mission, and possess the required skills and attributes, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Email Jeanine at biblesociety.people@biblesociety.org.nz to request an application form and a copy of the position description.
PLEASE NOTE: Consideration will only be given to applicants who currently reside in New Zealand and who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand. As we are not an accredited employer, we are unable to support/sponsor applicants to apply for any form of work visa.
Part-time Sales Assistant Position – Lower Hutt
Manna Christian Stores is New Zealand’s premier supplier of Bibles and Christian resources, providing Bibles, Christian books, digital resources and gifts through its web store, fourteen street front stores and its business-to-business operation. Manna Christian Stores is a part of Bible Society New Zealand – New Zealand’s largest and longest serving Bible mission organisation.
We are now looking to appoint a new member to our team. As Sales Assistant, your role will be to help our customers find and buy the right resources for them from among our amazing range of Bibles, books, digital media and gifts.
This is a paid part-time, 6 hours per week position. You will need to be able to work each Saturday from 09:30am to 4:00pm.
To be right for the role you will:
- Be comfortable engaging with customers and helping them with their purchases
- Like Christian books and have some understanding of what our customers want
- Have retail experience
- Be able to operate (or learn how to operate) a point-of-sale system
- Enjoy working with a great team of likeminded people making a difference in the world
What's In It For You:
- By joining our team, you become an integral part of our mission to positively impact lives
- You will contribute to the financial sustainability and strategic growth of an organisation that has been changing lives for good for 177 years!
- A dynamic work environment where your skills and expertise contribute directly to the organisation’s success
- Working alongside a passionate team dedicated to positive change
- Ongoing professional development, fostering your growth and leadership potential within our organisation
- Free parking!
Additional training will be available if required. Most of all you need to be enthusiastic about what inspires us, which is equipping Christians with resources to help them grow in their faith and service!
If this new opportunity appeals to you, and you would like to find out more, please request a Job Description and Position Application Questionnaire from Jeanine at manna.people@manna.co.nz
To be considered for this role you must be currently living in and legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
Casual Warehouse Assistant Position x 2
Are you interested in joining the Manna team and helping to improve lives through high-quality Christian resources?
Manna Christian Stores Ltd is a registered charity owned by Bible Society New Zealand. Manna provides a wide range of Christian resources through its webstore, retail stores, and business customers. Bible Society is New Zealand’s largest and longest-serving Bible mission agency.
Manna Christian Stores is currently seeking two Casual Warehouse Assistants to join our Distribution Centre based in Wiri. Your main responsibility will be to ensure that our inventory is accurately shelved and that orders are picked, packed, and dispatched to stores and other customers with a high degree of accuracy.
To be an ideal candidate for this role, you should have:
- The ability to accurately store incoming goods, pick or pack dispatches
- A willingness to work hard and be a team player
- Reasonable numeracy skills
- Physical fitness and ability to safely lift up to 20kgs
- The ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail
We offer the following benefits:
- A friendly team to work with
- The opportunity to be a part of New Zealand’s largest Christian store chain
- The chance to work on tasks that make a real difference to people’s lives
- Free parking!
This is a casual paid position based in Wiri, Auckland. The successful applicant will need to be able to work on an ‘as available, as required’ basis.
Please note that only applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand and currently reside in New Zealand will be considered. As we are not an accredited employer, we are unable to support/sponsor applicants to apply for any form of work visa.
If you are excited about pursuing a career as a Warehouse Assistant at Manna, and possess the required skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
To find out more and apply, please request a job description and application questionnaire from Jeanine at manna.people@manna.co.nz
Warehouse Assistant Position x 2
Are you interested in joining the Manna team and helping to improve lives through high-quality Christian resources?
Manna Christian Stores Ltd is a registered charity owned by Bible Society New Zealand. Manna provides a wide range of Christian resources through its webstore, retail stores, and business customers. Bible Society is New Zealand’s largest and longest-serving Bible mission agency.
Manna Christian Stores is currently seeking two Warehouse Assistants to join our Distribution Centre based in Wiri. Your main responsibility will be to ensure that our inventory is accurately shelved and that orders are picked, packed, and dispatched to stores and other customers with a high degree of accuracy.
To be an ideal candidate for this role, you should have:
- The ability to accurately store incoming goods, pick or pack dispatches
- A willingness to work hard and be a team player
- Reasonable numeracy skills
- Physical fitness and ability to safely lift up to 20kgs
- The ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail
We offer the following benefits:
- A friendly team to work with
- The opportunity to be a part of New Zealand’s largest Christian store chain
- The chance to work on tasks that make a real difference to people’s lives
- Free parking!
This is a full-time (40 hours per week) paid position based in Wiri, Auckland.
Please note that only applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand and currently reside in New Zealand will be considered. As we are not an accredited employer, we are unable to support/sponsor applicants to apply for any form of work visa.
If you are excited about pursuing a career as a Warehouse Assistant at Manna, and possess the required skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
To find out more and apply, please request a job description and application questionnaire from Jeanine at manna.people@manna.co.nz
Casual Sales Assistant Position – Christchurch
Manna Christian Stores is New Zealand’s premier supplier of Bibles and Christian resources, providing Bibles, Christian books, digital resources and gifts through its web store, fourteen street front stores and its business-to-business operation. Manna Christian Stores is a part of Bible Society New Zealand – New Zealand’s largest and longest serving Bible mission organisation.
We are now looking to appoint a new member to our team. As Sales Assistant, your role will be to help our customers find and buy the right resources for them from among our amazing range of Bibles, books, digital media and gifts.
This is a paid casual position. You will need to be able to work on an ‘as available/as required’ basis.
To be right for this role you will:
- Be comfortable engaging with customers and helping them with their purchases
- Like Christian books and have some understanding of what our customers want
- Have retail experience
- Be able to operate (or learn how to operate) a point-of-sale system
- Enjoy working with a great team of likeminded people making a difference in the world
Additional training will be available if required. Most of all you need to be enthusiastic about what inspires us, which is equipping Christians with resources to help them grow in their faith and service!
If this new opportunity appeals to you, and you would like to find out more, please request a Job Description and Position Application Questionnaire from Jeanine at manna.people@manna.co.nz
To be considered for this role you must be currently living in and legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
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1.5 Billion people do not have access to the Bible in their own language – and for others, it is a sad reality that the Word of God is simply out of reach for them, either due to costs or simply because it is just not available. YOU can make a difference…
1.5 Billion people do not have access to the Bible in their own language – and for others, it is a sad reality that the Word of God is simply out of reach for them, either due to costs or simply because it is just not available. YOU can make a difference…