Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Are you ready to kick-start your accounting career in a role that blends technical development with meaningful impact?
- Work in a collaborative environment with passionate professionals based in Manukau
- 3x 12-months fixed term opportunities at $66,834 salary + 5 weeks' annual leave (pro rata)
Te Whiwhinga Mahi - Our opportunity
As a Graduate Accountant, you'll gain hands-on experience across Treasury Settlements, Purchase to Pay, Finance Systems, Cash Management, and Payables. You'll be supported through your professional qualification journey (CA, CPA, or equivalent), while working alongside experienced professionals who are committed to your growth.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring
We're looking for someone with:
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Business, or Economics
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- A passion for operational excellence and continuous learning
- Strong IT skills, attitude and culture fit as you will be working across all of the teams within Finance Operations
Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?
We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development. These benefits are described in more detail here https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits
As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.
Mō mātou - Our Organisation
At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive and supporting our social housing customers to live well in their homes.
What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.
We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Ō Tātou Uara - Our Values
Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are:
- Manaakitanga- People at the Heart
- Mahi Tahi- Better Together
- Whanake- Be Bold
Tūhono mai - Join us
To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via http://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz
If you have any questions, please contact Aash Karnawat, aash.karnawat@kaingaora.govt.nz
Applications close at 11.55pm on Sunday 31st August 2025.
We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.