Senior Management Accountant - Wellington
Job Description
Join the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) / Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua
Be part of a high-trust organisation where your financial insights and collaboration will help deliver real results.
Flexible working
Wellington CBD location
Remuneration from $100k+
Do you enjoy working across business units to deliver quality work? We're looking for a skilled and strategic Senior Management Accountant to join our, Financial and Business Performance Group. This is a key role providing high-quality financial advice, reporting, and analysis to support decision-making across the organisation.
He angitūtanga: What will you be doing?
You'll lead the preparation of operating budgets and forecasts, deliver insightful monthly reporting, and support strategic and business planning. You'll also play a vital role in project accounting, financial training, and stakeholder engagement.
Prepare, analyze and deliver annual operating budgets and forecasts.
Provide financial insights to support strategic and business planning.
Lead month-end processing and variance analysis.
Deliver financial reports to Board-level standard.
Provide financial training and support to managers and internal customers.
Evaluate financial requirements for new projects and support business case development.
Provide financial advice and reporting on operating and capital projects.
He kōrero mōu: What will you bring to the role?
We're seeking someone who is not only technically strong but also a great communicator and collaborator. You'll be confident working with a range of internal stakeholders, including non-financial managers, and bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach. You'll be comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity and enjoy contributing to continuous improvement and strategic thinking.
A relevant tertiary qualification and Chartered Accountant status (CAANZ or equivalent).
Proven experience preparing operating and capital budgets.
Strong knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act.
Strong project accounting experience across capital and operational budgets.
Excellent relationship-building skills, especially with non-accountants.
Advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, SUMIF, lookups).
Experience with mid-size financial systems (TechnologyOne preferred).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organisation and time management.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What you will get in return?
A supportive, collaborative team environment.
A key role in helping senior leaders access the insights they need to succeed.
Three TEC days of additional leave between Christmas and New Year.
A range of benefits including flexible working and an inclusive, engaging culture.
Recruitment salary is from $100k + dependant on the skills & experience you bring, plus 3% Kiwisaver employer contributions.
Me pēhea te tuku tono: How to Apply
Sound like a great fit. We'd love to hear from you. Please apply now with your tailored cover letter and CV.
For more information, refer to the attached job description. Applications close 5:00pm, Monday 25 August 2025. For enquiries only, contact hr@tec.govt.nz
Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand at the time of application.
Before confirming any offer of employment, the TEC will undertake pre-employment checks including criminal conviction history and reference checks.
The TEC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We look forward to your application.
