Management Accountant | Kaikaute Whakahaere (Fixed-Term)

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 91,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

Leave entitlements

KiwiSaver

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Stats NZ is seeking a skilled Management Accountant to join our finance team in Wellington on a fixed-term basis until June 2027. You will deliver financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting to support strategic decision-making during our transformation, reporting to the Deputy CFO and collaborating with Finance Business Partners.

We value clear communication, eye for detail and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across government.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Commerce or Business.
• CAANZ Chartered Accountant qualification, or equivalent, preferred.
• Proven experience in business-facing management accounting roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail when delivering financial analysis.
• Ability to build relationships and engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with costing templates.
• Experience in government/public sector is advantageous.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and willingness to grow in Te Ao Māori.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and deliver trusted financial advice to business groups.
• Provide budgeting and forecasting support to finance business partners.
• Analyze costs of delivering products/services and assess long-term impacts.
• Identify risks and opportunities through detailed financial analysis.
• Advise on technical accounting issues including Public Finance Act.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Costing templates

Adaptable in government context

Education

Finance/Commerce/Business degree

CAANZ Chartered Accountant (preferred)

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Fixed-term role until June 2027 based in Wellington (open to government secondment option)

The role | Te tūnga

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Management Accountant to join our dynamic finance team as the organisation embarks on an exciting transformation of how it operates. As our organisation evolves, we need a forward-thinking professional who can adapt quickly, provide insightful financial analysis, and support key decision-making through this transformation. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our organisation, driving financial efficiency, and providing valuable financial insights to support strategic decision-making. Reporting to the Deputy CFO, you will provide support to your business groups working closely with the Finance Business Partner and in partnership with the wider Enabling Services Group. There are several key accountabilities in this role, including:

• Building relationships and a deep understanding of the portfolio to deliver trusted, valued, forward-looking and proactive financial advice
• Providing quality management advice, budgeting and forecasting support to finance business partners.
• Understanding the cost of delivering products and services and performing detailed analysis on options, including long term impacts to the business
• Undertaking analysis that identifies key risks and opportunities
• Contributing to the provision of advice on technical accounting issues including Public Finance Act

What you bring | Nōu te rourou

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Commerce or Business
• CAANZ Chartered Accountant qualification, or equivalent, preferred
• Proven experience in business-facing management accounting roles
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex messages clearly, simply and concisely
• Strong attention to detail when delivering financial analysis
• The ability to build relationships, manage diverse stakeholder interests and confidently engage with a wide range of individuals and groups
• Exposure to costing templates
• Experience working in the government or wider public sector would be advantageous
• Knowledge of, or experience using, Oracle would be advantageous
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a willingness to learn and grow in Te Ao Māori
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, either within or outside of work

We recognise that valuable skills can come from a range of industries, including unpaid work. We welcome and value all forms of transferable skills. Please bring your full unique self to your application. For all our roles, we’re looking for people who:

• Act with integrity, take responsibility, and do what's right even when it's hard.
• Understand the 'why' behind their work and focus on delivering real value.
• Stay curious and open to learning, seeing challenges as chances to grow.
• Build respectful and inclusive relationships, grounded in care for others.
• Work collaboratively across boundaries and contribute to collective outcomes.

We don't expect you to know everything. What matters is your genuine interest, commitment, and readiness to grow with us. Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ.

What's in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe

Take a look at our Stats NZ careers site to learn more about our organisational values:

He pēwhea ā tātou tikanga mahi | The way we work.

• 37.5-hour work week
• 3 extra leave days (taken during end-of-year office closure)
• Flu vaccines, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and corporate rates for a variety of services and products
• Opportunities for career development and progression

Salary: $90,599 - $120,000 + KiwiSaver

About Us | Ko mātou Stats NZ

Tatauranga Aotearoa is the National Statistics Office, leading the way in data and insights. While this is our focus, it's our people who are central to everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, recognising that our work is strengthened by the people behind it. The data and insights we produce help shape decisions across government, communities, and businesses, and plays an important role in telling the story of Aotearoa New Zealand. Our mahi supports informed decision making at both national and local levels, helping improve outcomes for people, the economy, and the environment. We're proud of the role we play in guiding and strengthening the data system, with a goal of delivering high-quality data with equitable access for all. Before applying, we encourage you to watch our Life at Stats NZ video. It offers a glimpse into who we are, what we value, and the diverse perspectives and experiences that make Stats NZ a great place to work.

You must have a valid work permit or visa to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.