Management Accountant

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 114,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover

Critical illness protection

Discounted insurances

Free will services

Savings schemes

Mortgage broker services

Job summary

NZDF seeks a motivated Management Accountant to support Maritime and wider Finance Service Delivery with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and month‑end processing. You will partner with leaders to provide insights for strategic decisions and help monitor expenditure, risks and opportunities across capability areas.

The role offers structured development, rotation across capability areas over time, and flexible working arrangements while maintaining a strong governance and financial

Qualifications

• Two+ years in financial analysis, management accounting, or business partnering.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication; explain financial concepts clearly.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes.
• Partner with leaders to provide insights for decision‑making.
• Monitor expenditure, identify risks, trends and opportunities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Management accounting

Business partnering

Excel

Financial systems

Education

Accounting degree

CA/CPA in progress

Tools

Excel

Job description

Mo te tunga | About the roleWe are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Management Accountant to join our Finance Service Delivery team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial sustainability, performance, and strategic capability of an organisation that plays a vital role in protecting and supporting our nation.Whilst this role is focused on the Maritime stream, you will, over time, have the opportunity to rotate across different Capability areas: Land, Air, Enablers, and Information & Operations. These rotations form part of a structured development pathway on offer, giving you the chance to build deep and broad organisational knowledge while contributing to a resilient, future‑focused finance function.In this position, you'll play a key part by:Preparing accurate and timely financial reporting and analysisSupporting annual budgeting, forecasting, and month‑end processesPartnering with leaders to provide insights for operational and strategic decision‑makingMonitoring expenditure and identifying risks, trends, and opportunitiesContributing to continuous improvement of financial systems and processesOnce you have undergone training and are up to speed, there is the option for flexible working arrangements.The salary range for this role is $113,751 to $132,529, inclusive of a 4% superannuation contribution. Starting salaries reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and ExperienceAs a Management Accountant, you will provide high-quality financial support, reporting and analysis to assist with the effective management of your Capability area, in this case Maritime. You'll play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, an ongoing financial performance monitoring, helping leaders make informed decisions basedYou will bring:Two + years' experience in financial analysis, management accounting, or business partnering, ideally in a large / or professional organisationStrong analytical skills and attention to detailExcellent communication and the ability to explain financial concepts clearlyProficiency in Excel and financial systems.You will hold a tertiary qualification in Accounting and ideally qualified or working towards a Chartered Accountancy or Certified Public Accountant qualification.Nou te rourou | What's in it for youYour skills and dedication deserve recognition, and NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience. But that's just the beginning - safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all - irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics - NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.Me pehea te tuku tono | How to ApplyApplications close on Thursday 19 November 2026.Use the links on this page where you'll be directed to the Defence Careers website.Please Note:All applications must be made online, via the Defence Careers website. Each listing contains the Position Description and a Contact Us option for any queries or technical issues.Your cover letter will be a key part of our selection process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key activities outlined in the Advert and Position Description.Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug-screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.NZDF Employees/Members - please apply internally via the HR Toolkit; this will ensure that you are visible as an internal candidate.NZDF Contractors - please apply via the Defence Careers website.NZDF Reserves - please apply via the Defence Careers website if you cannot access the HR Toolkit.Please Note:To be eligible for the required level of government security clearance with the NZ Defence Force, you need to meet certain citizenship and residency criteria. Here's what you need to know:Higher Level Security ClearanceYou must be a New Zealand citizen or you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa.At minimum, you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa, and you must be a citizen of and have lived in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or New Zealand continuously for the last ten (10) years.You must have a ten (10) year background history that can be verified and assessed appropriately by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to determine if you are suitable for a security clearance at this level.If you do not meet the minimum criteria, unfortunately, your application will not be accepted. We do welcome your application at a time when you will meet the requirements.