Finance and Investment Accountant

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Support the delivery of Financial and Investment Accounting services in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Permanent full time | Wellington based
• $85k - $101k plus wellness benefits and KiwiSaver

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

We’re looking for a Finance and Investment Accountant to join MBIE’s Finance and Performance group. This specialist role supports the financial operations of Crown Regional Holdings Limited (CRHL), a Schedule 4A Crown Entity, and works closely with Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit, MBIE’s Finance Business Partnering team, and external auditors.

You’ll bring strong technical expertise to ensure accurate financial accounting and reporting for CRHL’s investment portfolio, including concessionary and suspensory loans, equity investments, and asset construction. You’ll also play a key role in maintaining robust internal controls, meeting audit and compliance requirements, and driving process improvements.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality month-end processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting for CRHL.
• Prepare monthly reporting for the CRHL Board and submissions to Treasury via CFISnet.
• Ensure accurate processing of accounting transactions (AP, AR, journals) and taxation submissions.
• Provide advice on accounting treatment for loans, equity investments, and asset construction.
• Support annual audit processes and contribute to CRHL’s annual report.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in financial controls, systems, and processes.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

• Proven knowledge of NZ Accounting Standards and ability to apply them in complex scenarios.
• Experience with accounting for loans and equity investments (preferred).
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgement.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information in plain language.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with stakeholders.
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting.
• 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:

Click here to view a position description. 

All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role. 

Email Jess Dalbeth at Jess.Dalbeth@mbie.govt.nz  if you have any further questions.

Applications close on 19 January 2026 (midnight)