Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Showcase your expertise in a specialist role within a large Corporate Finance team
- Dynamic, relationship based approach to Capital Asset accounting
- Permanent position, based at our National Office in Wellington
Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Corporate Finance team is recruiting a Fixed Asset Accountant to lead the capital accounting processes, policies, technical compliance and customer support.
As our new Fixed Asset Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring the financial information for the Department's assets is accurate and accessible across the entire Department. The role ensures that quality financial information for fixed assets is maintained in accordance with the financial accounting standards that supports the business in making management decisions to deliver on their business strategy.
Mōu | About you
To be successful in this role you will have experience working in the Fixed Assets accounting space, with sound analytical and technical accounting skills. You will have the opportunity to work with the senior management across the organisation and enjoy building and maintaining strong working relationships with them.
A member of Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand qualification or equivalent is preferred or relevant tertiary degree or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Proven experience providing fixed asset advice in large, complex organisations
- Strong understanding of GAAP, NZ accounting standards, and the Public Finance Act
- Ability to prepare accurate annual reports and financial documentation
- Advanced Excel and SAP skills to support analysis and business insights
- A proactive approach to process improvement and innovative reporting
Ngā painga | The benefits
The midpoint of the salary range is $106,789 and the full range (85%-120%) is $90,771 - $128,147. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Mō mātou | About us
Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.
We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.
When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.
Applications close on: Sunday, 31st August
If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact sarah.zagarelos@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.