Finance Assistant

Hamilton City Council; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

Wellbeing days

Health insurance through Unimed

Professional development

Two wellbeing days per year

Eye testing/glasses reimbursement

Discounted local perks

Job summary

Hamilton City Council in Hamilton, New Zealand, seeks a Finance Assistant to provide essential financial administration and support the delivery of financial information for multiple venues and groups within the council.

The role offers full-time hours, a flexible working policy, wellbeing days, and opportunities for professional development, with a focus on accuracy and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in transactional finance or customer-focused roles.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices.
• NCEA Level 2 English and Maths at merit level or equivalent.
• Strong computing skills in accounting software, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial administration support.
• Support core finance transactions and processes.
• Collaborate across finance areas for prioritisation and accuracy.

Skills

Transactional finance

Customer-focused

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technical accuracy

Education

NCEA Level 2 English and Maths

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

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Hamilton City Council – Hamilton, North Island

At Hamilton City Council, our purpose is to improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians. To fulfil our purpose, we need to become the leading community-focused Council, so that Hamilton's full potential can be unlocked – making it the best place to live.

This role is part of the Destinations group. This group deliver thriving events, attractions, and destinations – Hamilton Gardens, Te Taonga Whare o Waikato Museum & Gallery, Te Kaaroro Nature Precinct, and H3 venues (Claudelands Events Centre, FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park).

This is an opportunity to have a city-wide impact, working at the heart of some of Hamilton’s most vibrant public spaces and major event venues!

Company Description

At Hamilton City Council, our purpose is to improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians. To fulfil our purpose, we need to become the leading community-focused Council, so that Hamilton's full potential can be unlocked – making it the best place to live.

This role is part of the Destinations group. This group deliver thriving events, attractions, and destinations – Hamilton Gardens, Te Taonga Whare o Waikato Museum & Gallery, Te Kaaroro Nature Precinct, and H3 venues (Claudelands Events Centre, FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park).

This is an opportunity to have a city-wide impact, working at the heart of some of Hamilton’s most vibrant public spaces and major event venues!

Job Description

He angituutanga: The opportunity

Are you ready for a new challenge in 2026? Join our Group Performance and Planning team as a Finance Assistant and help us deliver thriving events, attractions, and destinations in Hamilton!

About the Role

As part of the Group Performance & Planning Unit, you'll provide essential financial administration support, ensuring core finance transactions and processes are executed effectively. Reporting to the Accountant, you'll collaborate across various finance areas to support the operational delivery of financial information for Hamilton Gardens, H3, Te Kaaroro Nature Precinct, Te Whare o Taonga Waikato Museum and Gallery, and other group activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide financial administration support
• Ensure effective execution of core finance transactions and processes
• Collaborate across finance areas for optimal work prioritization and utilization

Qualifications

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

You will bring the following:

• 3-5 years of experience in a transactional finance and/or customer-focused role
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices
• NCEA Level 2 English and Maths to merit level, or equivalent
• Strong computing skills, particularly in accounting systems, MS Word, and Excel
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A customer-focused mindset
• Technical accuracy and action orientation
• Willingness to work cross-functionally and build internal relationships

Additional Information

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer

• The role is full-time, but could be adjusted to reduced hours for the right applicant
• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Applications close:

22 September 2026

Note:We will be shortlistingas we receive applications.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants byclicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.