Finance Systems Assistant

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day.

We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.


We're working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver 'Our Business' and achieve long-term change.

Finance Systems Assistant, it starts with you

  • Based at Police National Headquarters
  • Band E


Salary from $67,87
  • Permanent/Full Time
  • Police Employee
About the role

New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for reducing crime and enhancing community safety.

We work in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies to achieve our vision of Safer Communities Together.


We are seeking a Finance Systems Assistant, who enjoys working in an exciting work environment, has good communication skills, and the ability to deliver within challenging timeframes.

The Finance Systems Assistant assists the Systems Accountant to provide efficient and effective financial management information system (FMIS) by undertaking maintenance, development and improvement initiatives of the system

You will be a self-starter and have a strong customer focus and be known for your ability to build and maintain effective relationships.

You will understand the financial information needs of the government, be innovative and continually look to improve and add greater value to the service provided.


Key Accountabilities:

  • Maintain Delegated Financial Authorities
  • Troubleshooting and fixing finance related system issues
  • Creation and maintenance of Assets Register/project numbers/Internal orders
  • Maintain Chart of Accounts
  • Training and supporting finance team members in the use of financial systems and procedures
What you'll bring


Being part of the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe.

Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police.

Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.


Technical and General Skills Requirements:

  • At least 3 years Accounting experience (SAP experience preferred).
  • An Interest in Financial Management Information Systems
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications.
  • An attitude of active collaboration and customer service excellence in connection with team activities and business partnership initiatives.
  • Attention to Detail


This role is set at Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is "to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business".

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About us

Our mission is to prevent crime and harm through exceptional policing. Our vision is to be the safest country. Our purpose is to ensure everybody can be safe and feel safe.

Working Flexibly

Your wellbeing inside and outside of work is important to us. We're open to discussing flexible working options that work for both you and the business.

How to apply

Please note:
Applications close Tuesday 31st January 2023.

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