Senior Financial Accountant [PN0298]

• Pou Tātari Tahua | Senior Financial Accountant (PN0298)
• Te Iho | Corporate Services
• Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity – 6 months

Wellington

Salary Range $101,260-$124,565

Ki te puāwai te ahurea, ka ora te iwi

If culture is thriving, the people will be well

Manatū Taonga | Ministry for Culture and Heritage is a small ministry with a big heart and a broad mandate. We’re here to protect and promote Aotearoa New Zealand’s culture and heritage, ensuring it thrives for future generations. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to contribute to the heartbeat of our national identity, this is your opportunity.

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our Te Iho | Corporate Services team. This role is all about ensuring financial decision-making and planning at Manatū Taonga is effective and robust. The position is in a small team with a wide reach, working across departmental and non-departmental activities, including managing funding flows, preparing external financial accountability documents and ensuring compliance with legislation and accounting standards. You’ll also have the opportunity to support other finance functions or improvement initiatives to broaden your experience.

What you’ll bring

• Chartered Accountant (CA, CPA, or equivalent) qualification
• At least 5 years’ experience, ideally with TechnologyOne or similar systems
• Experience in government planning, reporting, and budget cycle processes preferred
• A knack for managing work at pace, with accuracy and attention to detail

Why join us?

Share your knowledge with us and expand your skills and experience in a new context. You’ll be part of a collaborative, agile, values-driven team that cares deeply about culture and community. We offer flexible working, a supportive environment and the chance to contribute to projects that matter for Aotearoa.

Please download a copy of the full Position Description by clicking here

Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the competencies listed in the position description.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the online process on our Careers Website

Applications close 12 August 2026

For enquiries about this position contact Sarah De Renzy [email hidden]

Āheinga | Eligibility

If you are not a New Zealand citizen, you must hold current eligibility to work in New Zealand and for Manatū Taonga. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service for further information.

To learn more about Manatū Taonga | Ministry for Culture & Heritage please explore our Corporate Website (mch.govt.nz) .