• Relationship focussed role in a complex and interesting environment
• Become an integral part of an engaged, supportive team
• Based in Wellington CBD, near the train station

NZDF is a unique employer and no two days are ever the same.  The Defence Force exists to secure the well-being of New Zealand and New Zealanders with responses that include providing stability and peace support operations, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and maritime surveillance.

How many employers run their own shipping, airline and land logistics operations?  At the Defence Force you will get an opportunity to work across multiple platforms and engage in a variety of interesting activities that support New Zealand. Defence Force staff are provided with career growth opportunities that would be difficult to match - while working to protect and benefit New Zealand in a culture built around commitment, courage, comradeship and integrity.

Due to growth and change within the NZDF Finance team, we are currently seeking a number of senior finance professionals to join us.

What you will do:

You will provide key financial advice and information on financial planning to stakeholders located throughout the Wellington Region.  You will be responsible for providing finance support to your sub-portfolio, and collaborate with the Finance Business Partner to ensure consistent messaging and direction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Informing and supporting decision-making through financial analysis and advice;
• Generating and supporting the preparation of budgeting and forecasting plus monthly financial performance reporting;
• Training and coaching assigned customers to ensure a high level of financial integrity is maintained; and
• Providing financial management advice on NZDF Financial policies and procedures to internal NZDF customers.

What we need:

You will be confident to engage, train and influence stakeholders with a focus on clearly translating technical financial information to ensure understanding of non-financial audiences.  You will have a tertiary qualification in Accounting, and either be qualified or working towards a Chartered Accountancy (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification.

You will also have:

• 2+ years practical working experience in a management accounting or finance role, ideally within a large organisation;
• Good quantitative and qualitative analytical skills;
• Good research and financial problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Effective interpersonal skills, with ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
• An understanding of relevant standards, principles, policies, statutes, regulations and NZ Public Sector financial management practices.

How to Apply:

For further information or for a confidential initial chat, please contact Peter Campbell or Michael Chhim on (04) 494 7091 quoting job number 115450.

Applications for this role close at midnight on Sunday 13th March 2022.

Please note:

• The NZ Government has announced COVID-19 vaccine mandates covering all employees of the NZDF.  Under the mandate, in order to be eligible to work within the NZDF, all staff are required to have received the first dose of the vaccine by 17 January 2022, and the second dose by 1 March 2022, and proof of your vaccination status will be required.
• Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
• If you are an existing NZDF employee (excluding contractors) you must apply through our Internal Vacancies site, via the HR Toolkit.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Secret security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool