Junior Finance Analyst - Month-End, Budgeting & Forecasting

New Zealand Government; 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 (NZTA) in Wellington is seeking a junior financial analyst to support month end, budgeting, forecasting and reporting across our business. You will work closely with the Finance Business Partnering team to deliver robust financial insights that help operational decision making.

We welcome applicants with accounting foundations and strong Excel skills, who are keen to grow in a collaborative, high‑performing environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support month end, budgeting, forecasting and analysis for NZ Transport Agency (NZTA).
• Deliver robust reporting and performance analysis to aid operational decision making.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with Finance Business Partnering team to ensure accurate financial insights.

Skills

Accounting concepts

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics related degree

CA progression advantageous

Job description

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) in Wellington is seeking a junior financial analyst to support month end, budgeting, forecasting and reporting across our business. You will work closely with the Finance Business Partnering team to deliver robust financial insights that help operational decision making.

We welcome applicants with accounting foundations and strong Excel skills, who are keen to grow in a collaborative, high‑performing environment.