Thriving together- mo te taiao, mo nga tangata.Our environment and our people go hand-in-hand.Come and drive innovation and efficiency in our Toi Moana financial systems. Help to collaborate, grow, and make a tangible impact in a values-driven organisation that cares about you, the environment, and the Bay of Plenty community.Te ahuatunga a te turanga About the roleAre you ready to make your mark in a role that combines technical expertise with collaboration? As our Finance Systems Specialist, you'll be at the heart of optimising and supporting our financial systems, ensuring they empower our teams and deliver on our mission.You will:Be a trusted advisor for our financial systems, including TechnologyOne.Identify and implement innovative solutions to improve efficiency.Provide training and support to help teams unlock the full potential of our systems.Ensure compliance and data integrity in financial operations.Collaborate on transformative projects that drive continuous improvement.This role is about more than just systems-it's about creating solutions that make a real difference.O pumanawa Your skills and experienceWe're looking for someone who is:Naturally curious, with a passion for problem-solving and process improvement.Skilled in financial systems, ideally with experience in TechnologyOne.A strong communicator with exceptional relationship-building skills.Proficient in Excel and adept at analysing and managing data.PowerBI experience desirable.Positive and solutions-focused, ready to embrace challenges with enthusiasm.Whether you're experienced in finance or have a tech-savvy background, we value the right attitude and a willingness to learn.Ko wai matou Who we areToi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for land, air, and water as well as public transport and economic development. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment. We manage the effects of people's use of freshwater, land, air, and coastal water. However, we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social, and cultural well-being of the regional community.We are a values-driven organisation that genuinely cares about our people. Who you are is important to us, and we welcome diversity as an opportunity to grow our teams and are keen to support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions, and abilities. We want Toi Moana to be a place where you bring your whole self to work.You'll be joining our close-knit Finance team that looks after the Council's finances with precision and care. Recent winners of the Team of the Year award in 2024, we're collaborative and passionate about making a difference.Highlights of working for usBecause here, you'll:Work on meaningful projects that make a real difference.Enjoy a competitive salary and extra paid time off during Christmas, employer-paid insurance, and well-being initiatives.Learn, grow, and be mentored by some of the best.Have the flexibility to balance work and life.Be part of a workplace that genuinely values you.This role is located in Tauranga.Me pehea te tuku tono How to ApplyClick APPLY NOW or contact AJ Prinsloo, Finance Manager on for a confidential discussion. Please note that our offices are closed over the Christmas period from Monday 23rd December until Sunday 5th January 2025, so please either leave a message or contact us between those dates accordingly.To access a copy of Te Turanga Mahi (Job Description) please click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser: NB: To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and also a current, valid driver's licence.Applications close 5pm, Friday 10 January 2025 and will only be accepted online.