Assistant Business Accountant

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Job Description

Job Title : Assistant Business Accountant

Role type : Full time preferred, fixed term through to Jan

Location : Wellington

Salary band & range : F $76,463 to $101,967 depending on skills and experience.

Midpoint of the range sits at $89,215

About the Role – Korero mo te Turanga

This role sits within the Management Accounting team, reporting to a supportive and approachable Finance Manager.

The team is made up of Business Accountants and Assistant Business Accountants, who work closely together to share knowledge and best practice.

This is a great opportunity to become a trusted Assistant Business Accountant, delivering excellent customer service and growing your career.

You will support budget managers to complete budgeting and forecasting efficiently and effectively and gain exposure to the full financial government cycle, including annual budgets and baseline updates.

You will build a strong understanding of your business units' operations, enabling you to deliver reporting and financial advice that is customer-focused and clearly communicates the story behind the numbers.

You'll Bring

A tertiary qualification in accounting is essential

Full membership or working towards membership with a recognised accounting body

Strong interpersonal and communication skills for customer-facing work

Ability to support cost centre managers with unique programmes of work

Willingness to adapt to process improvements and new ways of working

A collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn from experienced colleagues

About You – Mou

You may have worked in a large, complex organisation and bring experience engaging with stakeholders to deliver trusted financial advice.

You will be working alongside experienced colleagues, supporting a variety of managers across different areas of the business.

This role is a great stepping stone into management accounting, especially if you are looking to shift from a technical focus to a more customer-facing role.

To be successful, you will demonstrate :

Clear communication and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders

Strong written communication skills

Experience gathering, organising, and communicating accurate financial information

Good understanding of accounting principles and practices

You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply.

We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit.

About the Team – Mo to matou Ropu

We are a collegial group, all based in Wellington, bringing a range of cultures and experiences to our work.

Our team culture is positive, proactive, and people-focused, with a strong emphasis on trust, accountability, and shared success.

You will be joining at a time of process improvement and change, with opportunities to grow your skills.

About MPI – Mo Te Manatu Ahu Matua

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.

Benefits of Working at MPI – Nga hua o te mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua

Ability to purchase extra annual leave

Annual Wellness payment

Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation

Are you ready to make a difference?

– Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi whaitake?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, which includes working closely with iwi, hapu, whanau and hapori.

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatu Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we would like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

To view the position description and / or apply online, please click "APPLY FOR THIS JOB" or visit the MPI Careers Site.

To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

Applications close at

• pm 12 November

If you have any questions about the role, please email

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