Finance Operations Officer

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Fast paced and varied role in a supportive team
• Permanent, full-time position based in our central Wellington offices
• Salary: $60,727 to $70,625.00, plus Kiwisaver and wellness benefits

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

The Finance Operations Officer contributes to the operations of the Finance Operations team.  This busy team is responsible for a variety of tasks such as regular payment runs across multiple ledgers, consolidated invoices, recurring invoices, foreign currency payments, and tax payments. 

This is a great opportunity for you to join a motivated and friendly team and provide support to one of NZ’s largest government departments.  If you are excited to help drive a culture of innovation and change while maintaining an environment which upholds strong financial controls, then this is the role for you.

You will be responsible for:

• Regular payment runs across multiple ledgers
• Payments via foreign currency
• Payment handle queries and reconciliation of supplier accounts
• Tax payments

This position will support MBIE by providing a high standard of service, consistency of delivery and successful team work. 

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

• Ability to quickly establish and build strong working relationships, trust and credibility across the organisation 
• Demonstrated problem analysis skills and sound judgement 
• Enthusiasm for continuous improvement 
• Proven experience in undertaking accounts processing in a medium to large size organisation 
• Resilience to work in a constantly evolving work environment 
• An eye for detail and accuracy 
• Can work with people across all levels of an organisation 
• Known for their integrity, and taking responsibility for their own actions 
• Known for positive customer interactions  
• Must consent to and satisfactorily complete a credit check 
• Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

A copy of the position description can be available upon request.. 

When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.

All applications must be submitted via our online process.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Email Monica Chow at monica.chow2@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/19326 if you have any further questions.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 19th April.

As we are reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and may close advertising sooner than stated we encourage you to apply Now!