Finance Assistant

4 days ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Hamilton City Council Full time

Company Description
This position is in the Group Performance and Planning Unit, within Council's Destinations Group. The purpose of this group is to deliver thriving events, attractions, and destinations to make Hamilton a more attractive and liveable city and covers activity at Hamilton Gardens, H3, Te Kaaroro Nature Precinct and Te Whare o Taonga Waikato Museum and Gallery. The role is based at the Holman Stand (Claudelands), but you may work at any council site from time to time.

This is your chance to be part of a team that is committed to building a more vibrant, prosperous and attractive city for its residents and visitors.

Job Description
He angituutanga: The opportunity
Are you ready for a new challenge in 2025? Join our Group Performance and Planning team as a Finance Assistant and help us deliver thriving events, attractions, and destinations in Hamilton

About The Role
As part of the Group Performance & Planning Unit, you'll provide essential financial administration support, ensuring core finance transactions and processes are executed effectively. Reporting to the Finance Support Lead, you'll collaborate across various finance areas to support the operational delivery of financial information for Hamilton Gardens, H3, Te Kaaroro Nature Precinct, Te Whare o Taonga Waikato Museum and Gallery, and other group activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide financial administration support
  • Ensure effective execution of core finance transactions and processes
  • Collaborate across finance areas for optimal work prioritization and utilization

Qualifications
Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience
You will bring the following:

  • 3-5 years of experience in a transactional finance and/or customer-focused role
  • Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices
  • NCEA Level 2 English and Maths to merit level, or equivalent
  • Strong computing skills, particularly in accounting systems, MS Word, and Excel
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • A customer-focused mindset
  • Technical accuracy and action orientation
  • Willingness to work cross-functionally and build internal relationships

Additional Information
He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What's the salary?
Competitive Salary Dependent On Skills And Experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer

  • Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Two Wellbeing days per year.
  • Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted membership rates for family members.
  • Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
  • Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
  • Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
  • Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei: Apply Now

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If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. Alternatively, you can use the 'Write a message to the Hiring Team' text box.

Applications close on the: 18 March 2025

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.

Seniority level
  • Associate
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Finance and Sales
  • Civic and Social Organizations
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