• Showcase your expertise in a specialist role within a large Corporate Finance team
• Dynamic, relationship based approach to Capital Asset accounting
• Permanent position, based at our National Office in Wellington

NGA PUKENGA ME NGA WHEAKO | SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience providing fixed asset advice in large, complex organisations
• Strong understanding of GAAP, NZ accounting standards, and the Public Finance Act
• Ability to prepare accurate annual reports and financial documentation
• Advanced Excel and SAP skills to support analysis and business insights
• A proactive approach to process improvement and innovative reporting

MO MATOU | ABOUT US

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi strategy.
We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

MO TE TUNGA | ABOUT THE ROLE

The Corporate Finance team is recruiting a Fixed Asset Accountant to lead the capital accounting processes, policies, technical compliance and customer support.
As our new Fixed Asset Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring the financial information for the Department’s assets is accurate and accessible across the entire Department. The role ensures that quality financial information for fixed assets is maintained in accordance with the financial accounting standards that supports the business in making management decisions to deliver on their business strategy.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience providing fixed asset advice in large, complex organisations
• Strong understanding of GAAP, NZ accounting standards, and the Public Finance Act
• Ability to prepare accurate annual reports and financial documentation
• Advanced Excel and SAP skills to support analysis and business insights
• A proactive approach to process improvement and innovative reportin