Management Accountant, Wellington
Date: 6 Apr 2026
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
- We’re a high-performing, customer focused Finance Business Partnering Team.
- We’re keen to hear from suitable, motivated applicants interested in working with a dynamic team
- Permanent, full‑time opportunity based in Wellington
It’s an exciting time to work at MSD, and be part of our transformation journey to strengthen systems and our ways of working.
About the role | Mō te tūnga
The Ministry of Social Development’s Finance Business Partnering Team provides critical support to our business operations by:
- Providing timely, accurate financial and non-financial reporting
- Providing meaningful advice on opportunities and risks within the financial and business context
- Performing accurate month-end accounting processes, including transactional work, forecasting and review
- Performing various ad-hoc analysis to identify trends and provide assurance
- Working in an agile and adaptable way
- Supporting the development of financial capability of budget holders through regular training and coaching
About you | Mōu
The Management Accountant position supports the Director Business Partnering, Manager Finance, and the Finance Business Partners to provide strategic financial information across the various DCE business groups.
We are looking for someone with a ‘one-team, can-do attitude’, who is pro-active, willing to learn new skills, and keen to share knowledge gained through thier career.
All successful candidates will ideally have:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in business, accounting, or equivalent experience. Member of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand preferred
- A sound understanding of public sector financial management - good knowledge and understanding of New Zealand's machinery of Government, State Sector Act 1988, and the Public Finance Act 1989 (including appropriation management)
- Substantial relevant management accounting and financial planning experience in a large organisation (preferably public sector) preferred
- Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret financial information and experienced in the preparation and delivery of integrated reporting of financial and non-financial results
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and best practice in a large organisation (preferably in the Public Sector)
- Experience in Government financial processes, particularly baseline management
- Demonstrated experience in costing and reporting methodologies for both operating and capital and all appropriation types
- Proven ability to network effectively, negotiate well and influence people, broker relationships with stakeholders including senior leaders
- Proven experience providing sound advice to support managers to make informed decisions and minimise risk
- Demonstrated experience in data analysis, and modelling with strong attention to detail
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and experience in working with a large integrated financial management information system
What we offer | Tā mātou e tuku ana
- A supportive and collegial environment
- Professional development opportunities
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga
A copy of the position description can be found here. Management Accountant, position description
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $90,743.00 - $109,980.00
Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Sunday 19 April 2026
About us | Mō mātou
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.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
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 internal candidate.
Joining us | Ko te hono mai
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. You can find out more about our values here.
If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
