Finance Systems Administrator - Wellington
Date: 7 May 2025
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
About us
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
Finance Systems Administrator
- 12 months, Fixed Term role - Full time
- Wellington CBD based
- $68,660.00 - $83,003.00
As our Finance Systems Administrator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of our Oracle financial system, including applications, models, and reporting tools. You will be responsible for monitoring and managing interfaces and data refreshes within the finance systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data Integrity: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data across all financial systems.
- System Interfaces: Monitor and ensure all finance system interfaces are operating effectively.
- Reconciliation: Perform reconciliations between Oracle ERP, EPM.
- Month-End and Year-End Processes: Assist with month-end, year-end, and roll-over processes.
- Quarterly System Refresh: Support quarterly system refreshes to ensure systems are up-to-date and functioning optimally.
- System Maintenance: Maintain various system structures and configurations.
- Fault Analysis: Assist with fault analysis, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans.
- Ticket Management: Manage and resolve tickets related to finance systems, ensuring timely and effective resolution of issues.
- User Management: Set up new users and manage user access in Oracle.
- Change Management: Prepare and submit change requests, and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Educational Background: IT or Accounting qualification.
- Technical Skills: Some knowledge of SQL and an understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes, preferably within Oracle.
- Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with the Finance Team and other stakeholders.
What We Offer:
• Supportive Environment: A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Career Development: Great opportunities for training and development to help you take your early career to the next step.
Ideal Candidate:
• Early Career Professional: Looking to advance your career in finance systems administration.
• Proactive and Detail-Oriented: Proactive in identifying and resolving issues, with a keen eye for detail.
• Team Player: Collaborative and able to work effectively within a team.
• Oracle knowledge: Familiarity with Oracle systems and processes.
If you have an IT or Accounting qualification combined with some SQL knowledge and an understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes, preferably with Oracle experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Description
Salary range: $68,660.00 - $83,003.00
How to apply
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as an internal candidate.
Closing date: Sunday, 18th May 2025
NB: We will be reviewing applications daily and may elect to commence interviews prior to the closing date.
Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.
