Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Type: Fixed Term
Hours: Full time
Location: Wellington
Business Group: Finance
Branch: Enterprise Service
Salary: $62,429 to $73,965
The Public Sector Finance Graduate Programme is an exciting development opportunity that will kickstart your accounting future!
You'll spend three years developing your accounting, networking and leadership skills, by gaining experience in rotations across a variety of different government agencies. We know there are lots of different pathways that you can follow from accounting, so our programme offers you practical experience across a range of finance/accounting functions that interest you most.
Why choose this graduate programme?
- 4 weeks annual leave entitlement
- 3 days paid departmental holidays between Christmas and New Year
- 6 days study leave annually
- 15 days sick leave annually, applicable from the first day of service
- $300 well-being allowance
- Competitive salary
- Paid professional membership fees
- Full programme fees
- Opportunity to work alongside passionate finance mentors who are leaders in the Public Sector
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Government agencies work hard helping Kiwis thrive and working behind the scenes are our finance teams. We are looking for graduates to fuel that mission and help make a difference. Based in Wellington, we will provide you with unique development opportunities, as you study towards becoming a fully qualified accountant. You'll also be given the chance to step up to manage smaller projects of your own!
About you:
- Effective communicator
- Critical thinker and interested in the 'why' behind the numbers
- Curious, eager to learn and think outside the box
- Show leadership potential and are self-motivated to succeed
- Work well in a team, and can network to build strong working relationship
Eligibility:
- A provisional member of CA ANZ or an Associate Member of CPA
- Meet the academic requirements to join either the CA ANZ or CPA professional accounting programmes
- New Zealand or Australian Citizenship or a valid visa (Resident, Permanent Resident, or a 3-year post-study work visa).
- Available to commence employment in Wellington either Mid-July 2025 or January 2026
This programme is led by Te Tari Taiwhenua, Department of Internal Affairs. We are a strong organisation with a proud history and an exciting future. The Department is a recognised leader in the Public Service - known for innovation, essential to New Zealand, and trusted to deliver. Department of Internal Affairs serves and connects people, communities and government to build a safe, prosperous and respected nation (see our purpose and principles).
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.
Selection stages:
There are four stages to our selection process. You will only progress to the next stage should your application meet our predefined criterion. The selection stages are:
- Online application form (you'll be asked to upload your CV, cover letter, proof of right to work in NZ)
- Psychometric assessment
- One way video interview
- Virtual case study presentation and panel interview
Applications close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 23 March 2025.
For more information, please contact: Sau Fuimaono 022 693 1200 or financecareers@dia.govt.nz or visit https://www.dia.govt.nz/FinanceGrads
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