Kaiawhina Kaitatau | Assistant Accountant (Wellington)

Overview

We are seeking a Kaiawhina Kaitatu | Assistant Accountant in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington).

Full time permanent position, based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington)

5 weeks annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Ko Te Tumu Paeroa tenei, te kaitiaki, kaitaunaki, kaiwhakawhanake i te mana o nga whenua Maori, huri noa.

So that the foundations of ancestral lands may be solid, benefitting Maori from our past, present and future alike.

This is Te Tumu Paeroa, guardian, support and advancer of the mana of Maori land everywhere.

Our role is to provide professional trustee services for Maori.

We do this by carrying out the terms of trusts and ensuring the whenua is protected and enhanced for future generations.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to launch your accounting career.

You will have the opportunity to work with a close knit and helpful team, plenty of hand's on, on the job learning, and support with your further accounting qualifications (CA).

Some of the responsibilities as part of this role include :

Invoicing and collecting non-property debtors for all funds

Identify issues and developing solutions related to accounts receivable activities and processes

Assist with year-end process and audit

Prepare and co-ordinate year end bank, share registries and solicitors confirmations.

Process receipts and payments for subsidiaries

Monitoring of daily general ledger transactions

Minimum 2 years' work experience in financial transactional processing

A tertiary qualification in Accounting – a degree or advanced progress towards a degree in Accounting.

Debtors / creditors knowledge

Good knowledge of accounting procedures

Strong computer skills in Microsoft office products

Strong written and verbal communication skills; to communicate with all levels of management and external parties

Team player with the ability to work independently

Pae Tahi- Te Whakahua

| A desire and ability to practise correct pronunciation of Te Reo Maori (essential).

Pae Tahi- No Ia Ra

| An understanding and living of Tikanga Maori on a day-to-day level, for example, the removing of shoes before entering a whare, washing hands at the urupa and not sitting on tables (essential)

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is essential.

Keeping our values close at hand, top of mind and always in the heart.

Kia Mau!

Being great at our job is how we make the most difference for whenua and whanau.

We work as one, we trust each other, and value our differences.

We treat everyone with dignity, fairness and empathy.

Integrity is the heart of everything we do.

Be part of a kaupapa-driven organisation making a real impact.

Work in a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive organisation that values work life balance and career development.

We are a tight-knit bunch, passionate about supporting Maori landowners to protect and enhance their land.

The expertise and fresh perspectives you bring will be valued highly, and will be critical in enabling our vision.

Me pehea te tono | How to apply :

You can apply via SEEK or email us on

Send a CV, along with a cover letter telling us why you would be a good fit for the organisation and the strengths you could bring to the role.

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