Rates and Debt Management Officer

About the role:

Are you interested in data administration? Are you passionate about guiding your community? A longstanding member of our finance team is heading off into retirement and we are looking for someone who is keen on taking up the opportunity to leap right in. In this role, you will coordinate the collection of rates, maintain the valuation of rates and manage rates records to ensure efficient collection of Council’s rate revenue.

Responsibilities:

As the Rates and Debt Management Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing the process for rate data keeping and debt recovery. It pays to have great customer service skills in this role as it will be your responsibility to help customers with enquiries.

You will be responsible for:

• Maintaining the Council’s property database
• Responding to rates, property and water rate enquiries
• Liaising with internal staff, debt recovery agencies and regional council
• Undertaking and coordinating debt recovery procedures
• Māori land rating and collection
• Arranging payment plans
• Generating reports

Ideally you will have:

• A sound understanding of computer-based accounting applications and financial management systems.
• High level of computer literacy using Microsoft Office
• Advanced appreciation of debt management and recovery
• Advanced understanding of relevant legislation, including financial provisions of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 and relevant provisions of the Te Ture Whenua Māori/Māori Land Act 1993 and its Amendments
• Knowledge of the legal process involved in debt recovery.

Ōpōtiki is a great lifestyle choice for families, and we want you to experience everything this beautiful part of New Zealand has to offer. Our community is at the heart of all we do and working with us means you can work and play in a district that you will help have a hand in shaping.

Applications close Tuesday, 3 December 2024 at 4pm. Please note that applications will be processed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early as the advert may be removed before the closing date.

View a copy of the Position Description: Rates and Debt Management Officer.

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