Kaikaute, Ngā Pūnaha me te Tahua | Systems & Financial Accountant
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Te Puni Kōkiri leads policy advice to the Government on Māori development, and Iwi and Māori relations with the Crown. To do this effectively we must position ourselves to elevate our monitoring and mentoring responsibilities and emphasise our role in holding other agencies to account for delivery of public services to, for and with Māori.
Our Finance tīma is looking for a Kaikaute, Ngā Pūnaha me te Tahua | Systems and Financial Accountant. This role is permanent, full time and based in Te Tari Matua, Pōneke | National Office, Wellington.
Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity
We're on the lookout for a talented and experienced Systems and Financial Accountant to step into a pivotal role where your expertise will contribute to Te Puni Kōkiri delivering on our strategic objectives.
This position offers a unique opportunity to stay at the forefront of technological change while gaining broad exposure across financial disciplines including systems, financial, and management accounting. It's an ideal role for a forward-thinking professional eager to contribute to both strategic and operational aspects of finance.
Alongside month-end and year-end duties, this role offers the chance to get closer to the business - uncovering insights, building strong partnerships, and supporting the wider finance team. It's a collaborative, support-focused position where your input will help drive informed decisions.
The likely appointment range is $108,952 - $122,862 based on skills and experience.
For more information about the skills and experience required for this position, please see the job description below.
Mōu | About you
To be successful in this role you will be a Chartered Accountant (or hold an equivalent qualification) with at least 3 years of experience using TechOne as a Systems Accountant. You'll be naturally curious, collaborative by nature, and ready to roll up your sleeves and make an impact from day one.
Government experience is advantageous but not essential.
Tāu e whai ai | What you will get in return
Te Puni Kōkiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate kaimahi focused on creating solutions that will help our communities. We are guided by our values of te wero, manaakitanga, he toa takitini and ture tangata.
There is more to life than just work and we encourage our kaimahi to maintain the right balance between mahi and their personal lives. Your whānau is just as important as you, so we're committed to providing incentives and opportunities that help our kaimahi and their whānau to thrive, including:
- A range of allowances including childcare, optical, hauora/wellbeing and te reo Māori proficiency
- Medical insurance discounts
- Flexible working options
- In house te reo Māori training
- Kaimahi development and career options, including study assistance
- Enhanced parental leave provisions
Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development
Te Puni Kōkiri is committed to our vision of 'Whānau Taurikura' - 'Thriving Whānau'. We consider that when whānau are thriving, so do their communities, hapū, iwi and all of Aotearoa. This underpins everything we do.
Our people are at the heart of achieving this vision and it is our people who contribute to supporting Māori collective success. They do this by creating and maintaining relationships with iwi, hapū and whānau Māori and government at both a local and national level. It is this that enables Māori participation and success as Māori, and it is our people who will create a future where all whānau can thrive.
We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and enriches our collective strength. Your unique perspectives, skills, and heritage contribute to our mission of advancing Māori aspirations and well-being.
Tono mai | Apply Now!
Ka akiākina koe kia tukuna mai tō tononga i tēnei rangi tonu, kia whakapāngia rānei tētahi Ringa Taritari e kōrero ai mō ngā painga o tēnei whai wāhitanga, me tōna hāngai ki ō whāinga ā-umanga. Nau mai rā ko ngā tononga i te reo Māori, te reo Pākehā, te reorua rānei.
We encourage you to apply today or get in touch with one of our Recruitment Partners to discuss how this great opportunity will fit with your career goals. We welcome applications in te reo Māori, English, or both.
Tukuna mai tau tono ā-ipurangi | Please submit your application online.
Īmēratia vacancy@tpk.govt.nz me he pātai āu | Please email vacancy@tpk.govt.nz with any pātai.
We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: vacancy@tpk.govt.nz
Ka aukati ngā tono hei te Rātu 2 Mahuru 2025 ā te 11.55pm | Applications close on Tuesday 2 September 2025 at 11.55pm.