Financial Analyst - FBP

New Zealand Transport Agency; Wellington; Sur place; NZD 81 000 - 98 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Five weeks annual leave

Life insurance

Income protection

Critical illness insurance

Résumé du poste

New Zealand Transport Agency (Waka Kotahi) in Wellington seeks a junior financial analyst to support month end, budgeting, forecasting and reporting. You will work closely with the Finance Business Partnering team to deliver robust analysis and performance insights in a busy environment.

The role offers permanent employment based in Wellington with development opportunities and a supportive team culture that encourages growth in accounting skills and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Relevant finance/accounting qualification.
• Progression towards CA is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.

Responsabilités

• Support month end, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Assist with business performance monitoring and analysis.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and tools.

Connaissances

Team player

Communication skills

Accounting concepts

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Relationship building

Formation

Finance/Accounting/Economics degree

CA progression advantageous

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

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.

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 towards 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.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depends on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. Waka Kotahi has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years time.