Financial Analyst - FBP

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi; Wellington; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 98,000; 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 (NZTA) seeks a junior financial analyst to support the business partnering function across month end, reporting, budgeting and forecasting. Based in Wellington, you’ll collaborate with the finance team to provide timely insights and robust analysis to inform operations.

This role suits someone with accounting basics or a curious mindset, eager to learn, develop technical skills in Excel and finance tools, and contribute to continuous improvement in a high-scale

Qualifications

• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with strong communication skills.
• Good understanding of accounting concepts.
• Strong Microsoft Excel capabilities.
• Analytical thinking with ability to multi-task and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Support month end processes and reporting.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Provide performance analysis to inform operational decisions.
• Contribute to improvements of financial processes and reporting tools.

Skills

Teamwork

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Relationship building

Learning on the job

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• An exciting opportunity for a financial analyst or aspiring accountant to support the business partnering function within NZTA, providing critical support for month end, reporting, budgeting and forecasting across our business

• Join a fun team within finance focused on providing impactful reporting, supporting business performance monitoring, budgeting and forecasting at NZTA

• Use your existing accounting skills or your natural curiosity to grow and develop as an accountant in a vibrant, and supportive environment

• Permanent opportunity based in Wellington

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

This is a great junior level accounting position which allows you the opportunity to grow and develop your accounting skills through month end, budgeting, forecasting and analysis to support operational decision making across NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).

Working closely with the Finance Business Partnering team, you’ll play a key role in delivering month end, supporting robust reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.

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

We are seeking to appoint at a salary between $81,000 - $98,000 commensurate to skills and experience.

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):

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

• Good understanding of accounting concepts

• Strong Microsoft Excel capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to think analytically, be organised and solve complex problems and multi task

• Proven ability to build and maintain trusted, respectful and constructive relationships

• Proven ability to work in a team

• Demonstrated ability to deliver messages concisely and effectively both verbally and written

• Display an ability to learn and grow in the role

Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification in finance, accounting, economics or similar

• Progression 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:

15 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.