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Kotahi is on a mission to empower New Zealand businesses to compete and thrive on the world stage. If you're a detail-oriented credit control professional ready to make a real impact, this is your opportunity to help shape our financial success and support our customers.
About Us – Kotahi
At Kotahi, we enable New Zealand businesses to win globally by delivering best-in-class, digitally powered supply chain solutions. Our name means “standing together as one,” and our values reflect that unity: We Before I, Seek to Understand, Discover Opportunities, and Driven to Deliver.
We celebrate diversity, champion wellbeing through our Hauora programme, and foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and continuous growth.
About the Opportunity
We’re looking for a Credit Controller to join our high-performing Finance team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end credit control process for all customers, ensuring timely collections, accurate debtor management, and strong internal and external relationships.
A key part of this role involves assessing and managing credit risk. You’ll confidently evaluate new customers to determine their risk profile and recommend appropriate credit limits and payment terms, helping safeguard Kotahi’s financial health.
You’ll be responsible for:
Invoicing & Collections: Managing outstanding debts, resolving billing disputes, and processing receipts
Customer Relationship Management: Acting as the first point of contact for payment and account queries
Reconciliation & Reporting: Performing regular debtor reconciliations and reporting on aged receivables
Managing Credit Risk: Assessing creditworthiness, setting limits, and monitoring payment behaviour
Customer Onboarding: Supporting documentation and credit checks during onboarding
Continuous Improvement: Driving process improvements and ensuring consistency in credit control practices
About You
You’re not just great with numbers, you’re a proactive problem solver who builds strong relationships and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You bring:
4+ years’ experience in end-to-end credit control and accounts receivable
Strong understanding of AR systems, processes, and reporting
Ability to manage high-volume debtor accounts and resolve discrepancies
Clear and effective communication skills
A detail-oriented mindset with a drive for continuous improvement
Knowledge of accounts receivable cycles (Diploma in Accounting or business studies preferred)
Experience in supply chain, shipping, or logistics is a bonus but not essential
Why Join Kotahi?
We offer a compelling benefits package including:
Flexible working - up to 2 days from home weekly
Wellbeing leave and access to our Hauora platform for you and your whānau
Additional purchased leave after 12 months
Learning and development support including LinkedIn Learning and study assistance
Employee referral bonuses and retail discounts
Fresh fruit and biscuits to fuel your day
Be the Expert Who Keeps Us Moving
If you're driven to deliver, passionate about credit control, and ready to stand together with a team making a global impact - we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: To be considered for this role, candidates must have the legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.
Thank you for your interest in joining Kotahi. While you are applying for a role at Kotahi, our recruitment process is managed in partnership with the Fonterra Talent Acquisition Team, as Fonterra Co-operative Group is one of our majority shareholders. Rest assured, your application details and personal information will be treated with the strictest confidence and handled in accordance with the Kotahi Privacy Statement for Job Applicants which can be found here: Kotahi Privacy Statement for Applicants.
Your information will not be shared within Fonterra beyond the Talent Acquisition Team. If you would prefer to speak directly with a Kotahi representative before submitting your application, please feel free to reach out to Philippa Green, People Business Partner, Philippa.Green@kotahi.co.nz.
We value your privacy and are here to ensure you feel comfortable and supported throughout the process.
Kotahi is on a mission to empower New Zealand businesses to compete and thrive on the world stage. If you're a detail-oriented credit control professional ready to make a real impact, this is your opportunity to help shape our financial success and support our customers.
About Us – Kotahi
At Kotahi, we enable New Zealand businesses to win globally by delivering best-in-class, digitally powered supply chain solutions. Our name means “standing together as one,” and our values reflect that unity: We Before I, Seek to Understand, Discover Opportunities, and Driven to Deliver.
We celebrate diversity, champion wellbeing through our Hauora programme, and foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and continuous growth.
About the Opportunity
We’re looking for a Credit Controller to join our high-performing Finance team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end credit control process for all customers, ensuring timely collections, accurate debtor management, and strong internal and external relationships.
A key part of this role involves assessing and managing credit risk. You’ll confidently evaluate new customers to determine their risk profile and recommend appropriate credit limits and payment terms, helping safeguard Kotahi’s financial health.
You’ll be responsible for:
Invoicing & Collections: Managing outstanding debts, resolving billing disputes, and processing receipts
Customer Relationship Management: Acting as the first point of contact for payment and account queries
Reconciliation & Reporting: Performing regular debtor reconciliations and reporting on aged receivables
Managing Credit Risk: Assessing creditworthiness, setting limits, and monitoring payment behaviour
Customer Onboarding: Supporting documentation and credit checks during onboarding
Continuous Improvement: Driving process improvements and ensuring consistency in credit control practices
About You
You’re not just great with numbers, you’re a proactive problem solver who builds strong relationships and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You bring:
4+ years’ experience in end-to-end credit control and accounts receivable
Strong understanding of AR systems, processes, and reporting
Ability to manage high-volume debtor accounts and resolve discrepancies
Clear and effective communication skills
A detail-oriented mindset with a drive for continuous improvement
Knowledge of accounts receivable cycles (Diploma in Accounting or business studies preferred)
Experience in supply chain, shipping, or logistics is a bonus but not essential
Why Join Kotahi?
We offer a compelling benefits package including:
Flexible working - up to 2 days from home weekly
Wellbeing leave and access to our Hauora platform for you and your whānau
Additional purchased leave after 12 months
Learning and development support including LinkedIn Learning and study assistance
Employee referral bonuses and retail discounts
Fresh fruit and biscuits to fuel your day
Be the Expert Who Keeps Us Moving
If you're driven to deliver, passionate about credit control, and ready to stand together with a team making a global impact - we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: To be considered for this role, candidates must have the legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.
Thank you for your interest in joining Kotahi. While you are applying for a role at Kotahi, our recruitment process is managed in partnership with the Fonterra Talent Acquisition Team, as Fonterra Co-operative Group is one of our majority shareholders. Rest assured, your application details and personal information will be treated with the strictest confidence and handled in accordance with the Kotahi Privacy Statement for Job Applicants which can be found here: Kotahi Privacy Statement for Applicants.
Your information will not be shared within Fonterra beyond the Talent Acquisition Team. If you would prefer to speak directly with a Kotahi representative before submitting your application, please feel free to reach out to Philippa Green, People Business Partner, Philippa.Green@kotahi.co.nz.
We value your privacy and are here to ensure you feel comfortable and supported throughout the process.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Credit Controller position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Wellington offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
