We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified, experienced Management Accountant to join our Corporate Puni. Supporting the Chief Financial Officer, Manager, Finance, and Senior Management Accountants, this opportunity provides an intermediate level kaimahi the chance to learn from and be guided by some of the best as part of a wider team of nine. Te whai wahitanga | The opportunity The Corporate puni builds and manages the core capabilities of Te Puni Kokiri to support delivery of our role as the Government's principal policy advisor on Maori wellbeing and development. The Management Accountant is responsible for the provision of regular, timely, and accurate costing and financial information and advice. You will: Support the puni to put budget bids together, prepare annual budgets, and reforecasts. Aid other puni including Policy to advise on and ensure estimated expenditures are reasonable. Monitor contractor spend, providing advice to the puni and our Finance Committee. Relay information to and support two Senior Management Accountants. Take a Business Partner approach to building relationships and gain a deep understanding of Te Puni Kokiri that enables the provision of robust, accurate, timely advice. The appointment range for this role is between $77,753 and $97,160 per annum, and the salary will be determined based on the successful candidate's skills and experience. An intermediate level practitioner, you should be qualified as an accountant and hold registration with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). You may come from the private sector or from within government and should enjoy talking to and striking up conversation with people including leadership. We are looking for: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collegially and cooperatively with others. Experience working with financial information and reports, budget bids, and advising on estimated expenditure. Tertiary level qualification in accountancy. Technology savvy with competence in Excel and Word and financial management systems. Can learn new systems and processes quickly. Comfortable working in a te ao Maori environment and in situations where tikanga is observed. Some competence in te reo Maori or a willingness to learn is ideal. Tau e whai ai | What you will get in return Te Puni Kokiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate people focused on discovering solutions that will assist in serving our communities. We are guided by our values of excellence, valuing people and relationships, working collectively, and being creative and innovative. There is more to life than just work, and we encourage our staff to maintain the right balance between work and personal pursuits. We recognize that a healthy workforce is a productive one, so we're committed to providing opportunities and incentives for our employees to look after themselves, including: Optical allowance. Enhanced parental leave provisions and childcare allowances. Te Puni Kokiri | Ministry of Maori Development Te Puni Kokiri, the Ministry of Maori Development, supports and works in partnership with the Government to design and deliver policies, as well as innovative targeted investment initiatives that have a significant and positive impact on Maori. Our commitment to 'Whanau Taurikura' - 'Thriving Whanau' enables whanau, hapu, and iwi to succeed and underpins everything that we do. Our people are at the heart of achieving this vision, and it is our people who contribute to supporting Maori collective success by creating and maintaining relationships with iwi, hapu, and whanau Maori and government at both a local and national level. It is this that enables Maori participation and success as Maori, and it is our people who will create our best future. We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and enriches our collective strength. Your unique perspectives, skills, and heritage contribute to our mission of advancing Maori aspirations and well-being. We are actively reviewing talent, and an appointment will be made once an ideal candidate is identified. We encourage you to make your application today or get in touch to discuss more about how this great opportunity will fit with your career goals. Applications close Monday 28 October at 11.55pm. #J-18808-Ljbffr