Financial Accountant

• Help safeguard Aotearoa’s natural heritage by delivering trusted financial accounting that supports sound decisions, strong governance and the effective stewardship of DOC’s assets
• $83,515.00 - $120,500.00
• Permanent full time, Wellington location

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Bring your financial accounting expertise to a role where your work helps support the protection of Aotearoa’s unique environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring the integrity of DOC's financial information while working across a diverse portfolio that includes assets, Crown land, taxation and financial reporting.

As Financial Accountant, you'll provide specialist financial accounting services across a range of operational and strategic areas. You'll partner with colleagues across the organisation, including Conservancies, Treaty Negotiations, Management Accounting, and external auditors, providing technical advice, improving financial processes and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and legislative requirements.

The position will be focussed on

• Deliver financial accounting services across fixed assets, Crown land, taxation, banking, visitor booking systems, and other operational accounting areas
• Lead and support month-end and year-end financial reporting, reconciliations, annual asset revaluations, financial statements, and audit activities
• Provide trusted technical accounting advice on financial reporting, asset capitalisation, taxation, and Crown land transactions
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing financial systems, processes, policies, and controls to strengthen compliance and efficiency
• Contribute to a range of financial accounting projects, supporting system enhancements, reconciliations, and business improvement initiatives .

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• Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
• We are keen to hear from you, if you have;

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting .
• Demonstrated experience in financial accounting, financial reporting, asset accounting, taxation and reconciliations , ideally within the Public Service
• Financial auditing skills, ideally experience with Department and Crown fixed assets
• Experience using large financial systems (ideally SAP) and strong Microsoft Excel skills .
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across a wide range of stakeholders .
• Strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail, with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines
• A collaborative approach, curiosity to learn, and a commitment to supporting DOC's purpose through excellent financial stewardship .

Desirable

• Experience working with Crown’s Financial & Information Sys tem (CFIS)
• Chartered Accountant membership viewed favourably

He aha ngā pāinga mōu ? | What’s in it for you?

DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate , thrive, and grow. We’re driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable , and inclusive by default.

We also support flexible working arrangements for our kaimahi across Aotearoa, with options considered based on the role and in discussion with your leader.

Want to know more?

Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now

Apply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation. We’re unable to accept emailed applications or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted .

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we’ll try to accommodate .

Salary: $83,515.00 - $120,500.00 , depending on skills and experience.

Eligibility: You must hold a valid NZ wo r k visa that covers the duration of employment.

Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.

Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Friday, 28 August 2026 . This advert may close early, so please apply promptly

Me he pātai anō , whakapā mai | For further enquiries , please contact Gil Viernes gviernes@doc.govt.nz