Senior Adviser - Departmental (Accountant)

Position Title:  Senior Adviser - Departmental

Team and Group:  Finance, Corporate Service  

Position Type:  Permanent full-time (38 hours per week)

Location:  Wellington CBD office (Queens Wharf)

Salary: $108,126 - $,135,000 per annum (+ KiwiSaver)

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

The Ministry of Transport is an impartial, expert and trusted adviser to government, shaping transport for New Zealand. We work to deliver a well-functioning transport system that helps grow New Zealand’s economy and productivity. The Ministry’s values are integrity, excellence and collaboration.

About the opportunity | Ngā whakamārama mō te tūnga

Our Finance team plays a vital role in enabling the Ministry to deliver its best—providing expert financial analysis and services that support operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and mitigate risk.

As the Senior Adviser – Departmental at the Ministry, you will play a key role in leading the Ministry’s departmental budgeting and internal financial reporting processes. You will be a trusted adviser to budget managers and senior leaders, providing accurate, timely, and insightful financial advice, including reviewing internal business cases and contracts.

Your responsibilities also include preparing monthly reports for the Senior Leadership Team, overseeing the Milford Aerodrome memorandum account, and supporting the Finance SLT Subcommittee.

What you’ll bring | Te wāhi ki a koe

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience in preparing financial information and processes that allows you to think on your feet and identify risks, including up-to-date knowledge of relevant financial reporting standards (NZ IPSAS, NZ IFRS and GAAP)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to build relationships and influence others, including with senior leaders
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, and being able to analyse data to gain insights and offer solutions to problems
• Strong attention to detail and capability in delivering accurate and high-quality work
• Experience using Microsoft, including Excel, and TechnologyOne or another medium to large FMIS
• Chartered Accountant/Certified Public Accountant qualification or equivalent.

Salary range | Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau

The base salary budget for this position is $108,126 - $135,000 per annum + KiwiSaver. The salary offered will reflect skills and experience.

What we offer | Te wāhi ki a mātou

You’ll be joining a small and agile agency with a flat structure and a focus on continuous improvement. You’ll receive a range of employee benefits including:

• An exciting opportunity to make your own mark and be part of an encouraging finance team
• Supportive work environment and individual development plans
• Laptop, mobile and work from home IT equipment
• Modern offices located right on the wharf with collaborative working spaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters and personal lockers
• A range of employee-led 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 17 August 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.