Finance System Coordinator at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

80379.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

FMIS, ServiceNow, Oracle Fusion, Oracle Cloud, System Documentation, System Interfaces, Issue Resolution, User Training, Application Testing, MS Office, Excel, SharePoint, Planning, Organization, Accounting Principles, SQL

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Provide key finance system support to keep critical business system processes running smoothly. Manage FMIS tasks, interfaces, and requests to ensure seamless operations. Wellington based – Permanent full time Excellent opportunity if you are great at maintaining accurate system documentation to support users and improvements. About the role - Kōrero mō te tūranga The Finance System Coordinator role provides administrative support, for the Ministry’s Finance Business Information Systems and Processes Unit (FINBIP). Manage Finance support channels and processes, including ServiceNow requests, FINBIP mailbox, month‑end tasks, and system interfaces. Administer FMIS and Finance systems, maintaining attributes, resolving issues with vendors, and delivering first‑level Oracle Fusion support. Support system enhancements and upgrades, provide analysis/reporting on support requests, and help improve systems and process relating to the Oracle Cloud system. For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here. The salary range for this role is $72,341 to midpoint $80,379 total remuneration, inclusive of our KiwiSaver employer contribution. We expect to appoint depending on your level of experience. Who are we looking for? - Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? We’d like to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience: A minimum 2 years’ experience in a Help Desk environment A sound understanding and demonstrated experience with supporting financial systems unit in a large organisation. Experience delivering user training Experience in a Finance/Accounting environment Helpdesk/Support application experience Application testing experience High level of skills in all MS Office apps – especially Excel and SharePoint. Well-developed planning and organisational skills including ability to prioritise tasks effectively and work under pressure Understanding of accounting principles, terms and procedures SQL experience. Understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti, Te Reo Māori and Māori customs and protocols would be beneficial. Why MFAT? - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options consistent with guidance from the Public Service Commission. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here. MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds. About us - Mō mātou Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world. To Apply/Interested? - Me pēhea te tuku tono Apply today with your CV and cover letter. For a confidential discussion please email michael.letoa@mfat.govt.nz To be considered for this position at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen, or Permanent Resident. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed. Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process. Applications close at midnight on Friday, 10 April 2026. Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a specialist role based in central Wellington, NZ. While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process. If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.

Responsibilities

This role provides administrative support for the Ministry’s Finance Business Information Systems and Processes Unit, managing finance support channels, processes, month-end tasks, and system interfaces. Responsibilities include administering FMIS and Finance systems, resolving vendor issues, delivering first-level Oracle Fusion support, and supporting system enhancements.