Financial Analyst - Cost Recovery

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Life insurance

Income protection

Critical illness insurance

Job summary

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi in Wellington is seeking a financial analyst or aspiring accountant to gain insight into costing, volume drivers, and complex financial systems. You will work with finance and business leaders delivering robust reporting, financial modelling and performance analysis to support planning, forecasting and investment decisions, in a large-scale environment.

This permanent Wellington role offers exposure to product volumes, revenue streams and cost drivers, with

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in finance, economics, business or similar, or equivalent work experience
• Interest in progressing toward CA (or equivalent) is advantageous but not essential

Responsibilities

• Deliver robust reporting, financial modelling and performance analysis
• Support planning, forecasting and investment decisions
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting tools
• Engage with finance and business leaders to explain financial information clearly

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modelling

Excel

ERP tools

BI tools

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Finance-related degree

CA track interest

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

• An exciting opportunity for a financial analyst or aspiring accountant to gain insight into costing, volume drivers, and complex financial systems and processes

• Join a new team within finance focused on product volumes, revenue streams, and cost drivers in a high-impact area of NZTA

• Use your analytical skills to identify trends, investigate anomalies, and consider potential internal and external impacts

• Permanent opportunity based in Wellington

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

This isn’t your regular finance role – we’ve got a great mix of big data models and business engagement where you will be able to contribute to high-quality financial analysis and insight to support operational and strategic decision making across NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). This is a perfect opportunity for someone energetic, curious, and with a drive to learn to kickstart your finance career!

Working closely with finance and business leaders, you’ll play a key role in delivering robust reporting, financial modelling and performance analysis. You’ll help build a clear understanding of financial and non‑financial drivers, supporting better planning, forecasting and investment decisions.

You’ll also contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes, reporting tools and analytical approaches within a complex, high‑scale environment.

You will find out more about the role here: Position Description.

Ō Pūmanawa | What we’re looking for

Our ideal candidate will have some or all of the following (but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box):

• An inquisitive mind, a curious approach to problem‑solving, and the tenacity to work through uncertainty

• Someone willing to roll up their sleeves, dig into the detail, and find thoughtful, practical solutions

• Strong financial analysis and modelling capability, including scenario modelling

• Experience preparing management reporting, dashboards and performance insights

• Advanced analytical and systems skills, including Excel and experience with ERP or BI tools

• Sound understanding of financial controls, data integrity and reporting standards

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly

• A collaborative, team‑oriented approach with strong communication skills

Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification in finance, economics, business or similar, or equivalent work experience

• Interest in progressing toward CA (or equivalent) is advantageous but not essential

Mō mātou | About Us

NZTA is responsible for delivering a safe, efficient and connected transport system for Aotearoa. We manage one of the largest and most complex asset, funding and investment environments in New Zealand, providing a unique opportunity to work at scale and contribute to nationally significant outcomes.

He aha te take e uru ai koe ki a mātou? | So, why join us?

From five weeks annual leave through to Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance for our permanent employees – you will be well looked after here. Our benefits are designed to support our people and provide a happy, healthy and high‑performing environment. We take a principle‑based approach to flexibility and offer a range of development opportunities to support your career growth.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

8 November 2026

For further information, email: [e-mail]

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.