Finance Coordinator, New Zealand Embassy, Washington DC

Finance Coordinator – New Zealand Embassy, Washington DC

The New Zealand Embassy in Washington DC is seeking a Finance Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to utilise your financial management skills and experience, your highly developed organisational skills, ability to think analytically, and your strong customer focus to coordinate all aspects of financial management at the Embassy.

About the Role

The Finance Coordinator is responsible for the Embassy’s accounts, budgets and financial analysis; undertaking day‑to‑day accounting functions including financial reporting, budgeting, payments, invoicing, funding, payroll and cost recoveries. The role also involves providing online guidance and support to Finance Coordinators at the New Zealand Consulate Offices in the US (Los Angeles, Honolulu and New York), administering the staff leave system, inventory of representational supplies, advising staff on Embassy financial processes, driving process improvements and providing backup to Team Administrators.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Embassy’s accounts, budgets and financial analysis.
• Conduct day‑to‑day accounting functions – financial reporting, budgeting, payments, invoicing, funding, payroll and cost recoveries.
• Provide online guidance and support to Finance Coordinators at New Zealand Consulate Offices.
• Administer staff leave system, inventory of representational supplies and advise staff on financial processes.
• Drive process improvements and provide backup to Team Administrators.

Qualifications

Salary & Benefits

Salary range : US$51,014 – midpoint US$69,019 (total fixed remuneration, negotiable depending on skills and experience). The Embassy provides a comprehensive health insurance package and 20 days of paid vacation per year.

Visa & Security

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the United States. The New Zealand Embassy can support an application for an A2 visa, which is subject to a five‑year limit. Successful candidates must pass a Police background check.

Application Process

To apply, please email your CV and Cover Letter to Washington Recruitment at Applications close on 10 : 00 am Monday 3 November 2025 (US East Coast time). The successful candidate will ideally be available to start in December 2025 or earlier.

Location

Washington, DC

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