Senior Management Accountant - Wellington Metros

Senior Management Accountant – Wellington Metro

Position Description

• Contribute insightful financial and commercial advice
• Based Hutt Road, Kaiwharawhara Depot

He kōrero mō mātou| About us :

At KiwiRail, we connect New Zealanders sustainably, powering economic growth and ensuring vital freight and passenger services run smoothly. Our mission, "Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand," highlights our dedication to sustainability and community well‑being.

Our people make KiwiRail exceptional. By fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace, we empower everyone to contribute their best. If you’re passionate about innovation and safety, we’d love to welcome you aboard.

He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About therole :

The Senior Management Accountant – Wellington Metro (SMAWM), serves as a strategic business partner, providing financial oversight and commercial insight specifically for KiwiRail’s metropolitan (metro) network in Wellington. Planned investment in the Wellington metro area will increase economic growth and productivity by allowing people and freight to be moved as efficiently, quickly and safely as possible.

Significant investment has already been made in the Wellington metropolitan network, and planned work will further develop commuter services in these areas. Once completed, the projects will :

This role supports the Commercial Finance Manager – Infrastructure (CFMI) and collaborates with Infrastructure’s metro team in Wellington to drive operational efficiency, as well as delivering well planned and appropriately prioritised maintenance, capital renewals and investment to achieve high quality outcomes for metro partners (GWRC) and the travelling public. This includes embedding mature robust asset management processes for both new and existing infrastructure assets.

As our SMAWM, you will work with the Operations and Infrastructure Commercial Finance team, various business unit support teams and the financial control teams to capture, classify and process all of the business transactions into accurate, timely and relevant financial information.

Your responsibilities include managing CAPEX and OPEX spend within agreed funding envelopes by optimising budget and forecast accuracy, and aligning financial outcomes with KiwiRail’s operational and strategic infrastructure goals. This role is pivotal in achieving KiwiRail’s mission for “boringly reliable” and efficient metropolitan rail services.

Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What (skills) you will bring :

Knowledge and experience

Ways of working / Work-related qualities

Qualifications

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you :

Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference?

Applications close : 23 November 2025

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