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We're hiring! Apply now to be AMRF's Finance Manager

  • AMRF
  • 3 days ago
  • 3 min read

Two respected medical research charities are collaborating to offer a unique shared Finance Manager role. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking meaningful work with flexibility and variety.


For more than seven decades, AMRF has funded progress, supporting medical researchers whose discoveries improve lives, drive innovation, and strengthen our research community.

 

Since 1973, MPPT has been funding health-related research and MPCT has been funding charitable organisations across New Zealand.

 

Both organisations are in the same office space and are partnering to offer a shared Finance Manager role, providing efficient use of specialist expertise across the charitable sector.

 

This role will be employed separately by each organisation, with:

  • A 15‑hour per week permanent part‑time role with AMRF with 40 additional hours required in late Jan/Feb annually for year-end financial statement preparation and audit, and

  • A separate part‑time contract with MPPT/MPCT for approximately 25 hours per month, up to 300 hours per year.

 

The work is similar for both organisations — covering day‑to‑day financial operations through to year‑end reporting. You will have separate responsibilities, reporting lines, and contracts for each role.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance manager seeking stability, purpose, and flexibility and one who loves being part of a small, close-knit team.


About the AMRF Role (15 hours per week with 40 additional hours required in late Jan/Feb annually)
 

AMRF funds world‑class medical research that improves the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders. You’ll join our small, collaborative team based in Grafton.

 

Key Responsibilities – AMRF

  • Manage daily financial operations, including payroll, invoices, payments, GST returns, and reconciliations

  • Budget preparation in conjunction with the Executive Director

  • Prepare management accounts and financial reports

  • Provide quarterly (or as required) financial statements for board papers and attend board meetings

  • Maintain accurate financial records for research grants and liaise with host institutions

  • Prepare investment reports and liaise with external fund managers

  • Calculate annual investment returns and determine distributable income for research funding and present to donors in conjunction with the Executive Director

  • Prepare year‑end financial statements in accordance with Tier 2 PBE standards (40 additional hours)

  • Coordinate and support the audit processes

  • Ensure IRD, Charities Commission, and other external compliance requirements are met

·       Maintain strong internal controls and contribute to efficient financial processes.


You will report directly to the AMRF Executive Director although as a small team, you will be expected to develop strong relationships with the team, the Board and our stakeholders.


About the MPPT Role (~25 hours per month, up to 300 hours per year)

The Maurice & Phyllis Paykel Trust supports medical and health‑related research through grants and philanthropic investment.

 

Key Responsibilities – MPPT/MPCT

  • Management of all day‑to‑day accounting functions

  • Manage day-to-day bookkeeping functions (currently using MYOB), ensuring accounts are current, reconciled, and accurately maintained.

  • Online banking setup and oversight within delegated authorities

  • Cashflow, income, and investment monitoring

  • Grants and Trust administration

  • Budget preparation and comparative reporting

  • Board and management reporting

  • Statutory returns (IRD, Charities Services)

  • Preparation of annual financial statements and audit coordination

  • Development and maintenance of internal controls

 

For MPPT/MPCT, you will report to their Executive Director, independent of your AMRF reporting line.


About You

You will bring:

  • A minimum of a tertiary qualification in accounting or finance

  • Proven financial management experience (NFP sector an advantage)

  • Experience with investment portfolios and/or SIPO frameworks

  • Strong understanding of application of Accounting Standards issued by the XRB

  • High proficiency in MYOB, Xero, Excel, and MS Office and ability to learn unique software systems

  • Excellent accuracy, judgement, and professionalism

  • Ability to work independently across two organisations, while building strong working relationships with each

  • A proactive, ethical, and highly organised approach to your work with a team orientation.

 

This role suits someone who values autonomy and meaningful work — and enjoys working with small teams who are both collegial and collaborative.


Why This Role Is Special

  • Support two highly respected medical research charities plus a broader charitable entity

  • Work with purpose and impact

  • Enjoy a balanced and flexible part‑time structure

  • Maintain clear boundaries through separate employment agreements

  • Use your skills to strengthen the financial stewardship of donor‑funded research across New Zealand

 

How to Apply

 

Applications close Friday 13 March 2026 at 5pm.




 
 
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