Crown Accountant

Position Title:  Crown Accountant

Team and Group:  Finance, Corporate Services

Position Type:  9-month fixed term or secondment parental cover, Full Time (38 hours per week)

Location: Wellington CBD office (Queens Wharf)

Salary: $90,791 – $102,931 per annum (+ KiwiSaver)

A rare opportunity to join our small, friendly and supportive finance team, gain exposure to what the wider finance team and transport sector does, as well as build connections with the transport sector entities.   

About the Ministry of Transport | He kupu mō mātou Te Manatū Waka

The Ministry of Transport, Te Manatū Waka is the system leader for the transport sector whether it’s on land, at sea, in the air, or connecting Aotearoa to the world. We work in partnership with a number of transport agencies to help keep the transport system moving and are the government’s principal adviser on transport policy, regulation and investment. We play a crucial role in enabling a transport system that connects New Zealand and improves the prosperity for New Zealanders.  

About the opportunity | Ngā whakamārama mō te tūnga

The Finance team is made up of about 10 finance professionals providing financial services to the Ministry. The Crown Accountant is an important member of the Finance team and is closely involved in the management of over $11 billion of expenditure within Vote Transport, one of the biggest Votes across Government.

You will be responsible for the delivery of core financial processes for the Ministry including cash management, non-departmental payments, financial month end processes and ensuring the integrity of financial results. In addition, you will prepare the annual financial statements and support the Finance team during external and internal audit processes.

What you’ll bring | Te wāhi ki a koe

• Chartered Accountant/Certified Public Accountant qualification or equivalent
• Experience and demonstrated capability in appropriations and applying public sector accounting standards (IPSAS)
• Experience and demonstrated capability in successfully completing Vote reporting and monitoring
• Experience and demonstrated capability in successfully building and maintaining effective working relationships and collaborating with others to achieve outcomes
• Strong communications skills, experience and demonstrated capability in successfully interpreting and communicating effectively to diverse audiences
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated capability in delivering accurate and high-quality work
• Experience and demonstrated capability using Microsoft Excel including using pivot tables, lookups, if statements and preparing graphs
• Previous experience using TechnologyOne or another medium-to-large FMIS.
• Experience and demonstrated capability in applying accounting principles, financial control processes, preparing financial reporting, and cash management
• Excellent organisational skills with demonstrated capability in planning, prioritising and managing work in a busy environment to meet deadlines.

Salary range | Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau

The base salary range budget for this position is $90,791 – $102,931 per annum + KiwiSaver. The salary offered will reflect skills and experience.

What we offer | Te wāhi ki a mātou

• Supportive, friendly work environment and individual development plans
• Additional Ministry leave days
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits
• Laptop, mobile and work from home IT equipment
• Modern offices discreetly located right on the wharf with collaborative working spaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters and personal lockers
• Welcoming employee networks.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono mai

To view the job description, or apply online, click Apply. Please include a CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience.

To apply for this role, you must have right to live and work in New Zealand. You will need to be based in Wellington or ready to relocate. Other locations will not be considered.

Applications close midnight, Sunday 2 February 2025.

For further information or to speak confidentially, please contact Senior Recruitment Adviser Rebecca Bakker at r.bakker@transport.govt.nz.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, orientations, and identities. We aim to have a Ministry that represents the wider Aotearoa that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels relevant, valued, supported and a sense of belonging.

For any support or accessibility needs during our recruitment process, please contact us at applications@transport.govt.nz.

Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies to fill this vacancy and unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.