Published: 7 August 2025
Te whakapakari tahi i tō tātau Taiao – Enhancing our environment together.
Our vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY | KO TE ĀHEINGA:

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is seeking a finance professional whose expertise will make a real impact. The Management Accountant play a strategic and operational role in supporting Council’s financial performance and long-term sustainability.
This a full time, fixed term (up to 2 years) opportunity based in Napier, with flexibility around working hours available for the right candidate.
In this dynamic position you will work closely with budget holders and senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing expert financial advice, analysis, and insight to drive effective planning and decision-making. From maintaining and developing budgeting and forecasting models to coordinating long-term financial scenario planning, your work will shape the future of our financial success.

HOW TO APPLY | I PĒHEA KI TE WHAKAURU:

Applications close Thursday, 4 September 2025, however we will be shortlisting and interviewing appropriate candidates as applications are received. If you are interested in this position, please do not wait to apply as we may close the ad earlier than advertised.
To view the full job description please click here.
Please apply through Seek. If you require any further information, please email hr@hbrc.govt.nz.
Applicants must have existing rights to work in New Zealand.

ABOUT US | E PĀ KI A MĀTOU:

At Hawke’s Bay Regional Council our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisation is diverse and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key business units; Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management, Māori Partnerships, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Group which also consists of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management.

• A relevant bachelor’s degree in accounting (Chartered Accountant qualification preferred, not essential)
• At least 2 years of accounting experience
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and financial reporting systems
• A keen eye for financial analysis, problem-solving, and risk assessment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to engage effectively at all levels
• An understanding and appreciation of tikanga Māori and Māori values in policy and plannin