Accounts & Payroll Officer

Accounts and Payroll Officer

Who is BioOra?

BioOra is proud to be New Zealand's first Chimeric Antigen Receptor CAR T-cell manufacturing company. At the forefront of cell therapy innovation, we are currently manufacturing for a Phase II clinical trial and advancing toward large scale commercial production. Our goal is to revolutionise cancer immunotherapy by automating and scaling the production of CAR T-cells, to deliver this potentially life-saving technology to those who need it.

What will you do?

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Accounts and Payroll Officer will own all things Accounts Payable and Payroll across New Zealand and expanding into Australia as BioOra continues to grow. This role will support bringing procurement in house partnering across the business. As you grow into the role, you will also support our small finance team with ad hoc accounts tasks such as month-end, tax compliance and statutory returns.

On a day-to-day basis you will

Manage accounts payable, process supplier invoices, payments and reconciliations accurately and on time

Run end to end processing of fortnightly payroll in NZ and Australia

Support internal controls and external audit

Respond to enquiries, provide reporting, and maintain payroll records

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the function

Maintain strong confidentiality and accuracy

Support procurement function and ad hoc finance tasks

What do you bring to the role?

Joining a small finance team, you will be ready to take charge of all things Payroll and Accounts Payable. You will bring a solid background in payroll and AP and will be confident in suggesting and implementing system improvements that are scalable as we continue to grow. You will have a keen eye for detail, strong analytical ability, and a focus on continuous improvement. You will have:

A relevant tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or business, or equivalent experience

A minimum of 5+ years' experience in a relevant position

Strong computer literacy and experience in using Excel and systems such as Xero and iPayroll

A strong working understanding of PAYE, KiwiSaver, ESCT, and relevant NZ legislation

It would be an advantage to have an understanding of Australian Payroll and relevant legislation

Impeccable at attention to detail, with sharp organisational skills.

Why join us?

We are a values-based organisation, because we're creating something EPIC! Here's how...

Excellence - We strive for the highest standards in everything we do

Passion - We bring enthusiasm and dedication to our work

Innovation - We embrace creativity and push boundaries

Collaboration - We thrive together valuing every voice

! - We go the extra mile to make a difference!

This role is based in Wellington, and we have some flexibility for a hybrid position. For the right candidate we may be open to someone based elsewhere in New Zealand.

When you apply

Every application is screened by a human who wants you to live up to your EPIC! application!

So if your purpose lies in making a meaningful difference in the fight against cancer, tell us why with an up-to-date CV and short introduction letter.

As much as we know AI has its place, we're not fans when it comes to cover letters. We therefore ask for no AI cover letters, and with the number of applications we get it's very easy to tell if you do!

Please, if you see more than one role advertised only apply once our humans will assess fit across the organisation.

We'll also be checking you've answered the following question: Which of our EPIC! values stands out most to you, and why?

Applications close Monday 2ndNovember 2026

We will be reviewing applications as they come in. We encourage early applications as the advert may close early.

\*Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST already have the legal right to work in New Zealand.*