Senior Financial Accountant (Wellington)

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Be part of a high-performing team dedicated to making a meaningful impact
• Permanent role, salary $132,727 + 5 weeks' annual leave and insurance benefits
• Te whiwhinga mahi - Our opportunity
• Based out of our national office on Waterloo Quay, Wellington. We are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our financial accounting team. This role will provide technical financial accounting expertise, counsel, support, advice and challenge to Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities. We are looking for someone that can develop and interpret external and internal financial reporting, and has had exposure to, and an understanding of Crown reporting.A comprehensive understanding and ability to interpret Public Benefit Entity Accounting standards is crucial. You will be able to mentor other members of the financial accounting team and constructively challenge other members of the team including the Manager, financial accounting.
• Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring
• Key to success in this role will be your ability to be proactive, to effectively influence others to facilitate the Continuous improvementAs our ideal candidate you will demonstrate :
• Tertiary Degree in Accounting
• CA or CPA Qualified with a minimum of 5 years practical experience
• Substantial relevant experience in a financial accounting position
• Proven experience in financial statement preparation and review
• Strong knowledge of NZIFRS & IPSAS
• Experience with CFISnet is highly desirable
• Experience in financial reconciliations and reporting
• Experience in treasury is desirable
• Extensive experience in the use of Financial Information SystemsWe offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development. These benefits are described in more detail hereAs a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.
• Mō mātou - Our Organisation
• At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Ō tātou uara -
• Our values
• Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are :
• Manaakitanga
• People at the Heart
• Mahi Tahi
• Better Together
• Whanake
• Be Bold
• Tūhono mai - Join us
• To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via . Please note : all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process. If you have any questions about this role, please contact
• Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress suitable candidates prior to the closing date. This helps us ensure a timely and streamlined recruitment process and supports prompt feedback for all applicants.
• Applications close on Tuesday, 30 September 2025 at 11 : 55pm.
• We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.
• | Location : | Wellington |

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