Principal Advisor, Finance at Ministry for Regulation, Wellington - Wairarapa Impactful part-time finance position at a brand-new Ministry Use your generalist finance and accounting experience to support decision making at all levels Join a collaborative team with a 'can do' attitude This is a permanent part-time position, located in central Wellington, New Zealand. We are open to candidates looking to work at least 24 hours per week. Salary range: $127,142 – $168,973 pro rata, with appointment salary dependent on skills and experience. About the Ministry for Regulation: The Ministry for Regulation is a newly established small government agency with a big job to do. We are a small group of dedicated professionals, working in a 'can do' environment. The New Zealand government uses regulation to protect communities from harm, and to improve outcomes for its people. Our job is to help improve the overall quality of regulation – and the way it is implemented – by working across the public service with experts in their fields. About the Role: In this pivotal role, you'll be the sole finance expert within the Ministry. You will work closely with our shared services team, and the Deputy Chief Executive, to ensure the Ministry meets its obligations and follows best practice. You will use your generalist finance and accounting experience to lead advice on financial activity across the Ministry. You'll deliver insightful reports to monitor expenditure and provide valuable financial advice to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), ensuring timely recommendations when necessary. Along with your legal colleagues, you will also support procurement activity. Additionally, you'll take ownership of the month-end and year-end timetable, liaising with various stakeholders, and compiling essential audit files. Your collaboration with business groups will ensure that the SLT remains informed about key financial risks and decisions. By fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government departments and shared services teams, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our financial transparency and operational efficiency. Minimum Requirements: Proven experience in public sector financial reporting, including compliance with the Public Finance Act and Financial Reporting Standards, along with engagement with Treasury and Audit Strong expertise in risk analysis, budgeting, and forecasting Strong written and verbal communication skills to present financial data to non-financial managers, coupled with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy Proactive and a motivated team player with a proven ability to build strong professional relationships through effective collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders Composed under pressure, with strong self-management skills to swiftly respond to a crisis, handle competing priorities, and adapt to changing circumstances while maintaining effective time management Can-do attitude and high initiative, able to problem solve, while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism in handling sensitive information with sound judgment and discretion Qualified Chartered Accountant with 7+ years in management or financial accounting What we can offer you: The opportunity to be directly involved in standing up a new central agency Work with a dedicated and supportive leadership team, with a strong delivery focus and a can-do approach An opportunity to influence and deliver on a wide range of work Please click the 'Apply for this job' button and provide all the necessary information. Applications close on Monday 28th October 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr