Senior Management Accountant

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 115,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Zealand Government is seeking a Senior Management Accountant on a fixed-term basis from immediate start to 29 January 2027, primarily to support Regulatory functions. You will act as the main contact for your portfolio and work closely with the Finance Business Partner to ensure financial performance is well-managed and aligned with strategic priorities.

Benefiting from seven-plus years in management accounting or related finance roles, you will demonstrate strong analytical skills,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management accounting, financial analysis, or business partnering.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with frequent forecast changes.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• At least seven years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Senior Management Accountant will primarily support Regulatory functions.
• Act as the primary contact for the assigned portfolio and coordinate with the Finance Business Partner to ensure financial performance is well-managed and aligned with priorities.
• Portfolios may shift based on evolving business needs, offering variety and challenge.
• May be required to support other functions as needed.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Job description

About Us | Mo matouEnterprise Services | Nuku Toiere plays a pivotal role in shaping how the organisation operates and succeeds. As an enterprise-wide function, the branch delivers high-impact services across legal, finance, people and culture, communications, and strategy, governance and risk, supporting informed decision-making and strong organisational performance.The role | Te tungaFixed term - Immediate to 29 January 2027We're seeking a Senior Management Accountant (SMA) for a fixed term position to primarily support Regulatory functions.As a Senior Management Accountant, you'll play a critical role in enabling effective financial management and oversight. Acting as the primary point of contact for your assigned portfolio, you'll work closely with and under the direction of the Finance Business Partner to ensure financial performance is well-managed, predictable, and aligned with strategic priorities. Portfolios may shift based on evolving business needs, offering variety and challenge. The successful candidate may also be required to support other functions as the work necessitates.What you bring | Nou te rourouProven experience in management accounting, financial analysis, or business partnering.Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with frequent forecast changes.Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, or a related field.At least seven years of relevant experience.For you | MouAt the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/Benefits - About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nzThe appointing range for this role $114,948 - $143,047.How to apply | Me pehea te tuku tonoWe are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our recruitment team below if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.Applications for this role close 5.00pm, Sunday 18 October 2026. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.If you have any questions, please e-mail Finance Business Partner, Christy He - [e-mail] review the full job description, please click here