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Kaiarahi Tahua | Manager, Finance Te Puni Rangatopu| Corporate Te Puni Kokiri | The Ministry of Maori Development
Location: Te Tari Matua, Poneke | National Office, Wellington
Are you a talented and dedicated Finance Manager looking for a fresh opportunity?
If you answered yes then look no further - we have a vacancy for a Manager, Finance based in Poneke, Wellington. Leading a team of Accountants and Accounts Payable professionals this role is about ensuring we run smoothly as an organisation, and meet our reporting requirements.
Te Puni Kokiri is the government's principal policy advisor on Maori wellbeing and development. We achieve strategic influence with a focus on providing high quality policy advice and holding other agencies to account for delivering public services to, for and with Maori.
Te whai wahitanga | The opportunity
As the Manager, Finance you will be a trusted advisor to the General Manager, Finance, Property & Procurement ensuring that we meet both internal and external financial reporting responsibilities. There is a leadership element to the position, building the capability and managing the workload of our accountants (Both financial and management) and accounts payable kaimahi. You will:

Provide financial information and advice to Ministers, Executive Leadership and Budget managers.
Provide financial information as required in the Ministry's accountability documents and manage our financial reporting to requirements to Treasury.
Ensure that all financial information and advice adheres to the requirements outlined in the position description, including reporting standards GAAP & NZ IFRS.
Ensure our tax obligations are met.

Mou | About you
A finance professional, you bring experience providing regular, timely, accurate financial information to senior and executive leadership. As a technical expert you have a varied financial skillset including:

In depth knowledge and experience in preparing financial information and associated processes.
Up to date knowledge of financial reporting standards, including GAAP and NZ IRFS.
The ability to undertake complex financial analysis.
Knowledge and experience in financial management accounting systems and are very competent using technology.
Hold current ICANZ CA membership or an equivalent qualification.
Are comfortable working in an ao Maori environment, and in situations where tikanga is observed. Have a level of competency in te reo Maori or at the least a willingness to learn.

Tau e whai ai | What you will get in return
Te Puni Kokiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate people focussed on discovering solutions that will assist in serving our communities. We are guided by our values of excellence, valuing people and relationships, working collectively and being creative and innovative. There is more to life than just work and we encourage our staff to maintain the right balance between work and personal pursuits. We recognise that a healthy workforce is a productive one so we're committed to providing opportunities and incentives for our employees to look after themselves, including:

Optical allowance.
Hauora allowance.
Te Reo Maori proficiency allowance.
Enhanced parental leave provisions and childcare allowances.

Te Puni Kokiri | Ministry of Maori Development
Te Puni Kokiri, the Ministry of Maori Development, is committed to 'Whanau Taurikura' - 'Thriving Whanau'. We consider that when whanau are thriving, so do their communities, hapu, iwi and all of Aotearoa.
We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and enriches our collective strength. Your unique perspectives, skills, and heritage contribute to our mission of advancing Maori aspirations and well-being.
Tono mai | Apply Now
We are actively reviewing talent and an appointment will be made once an ideal candidate is identified. We encourage you to make your application today or get in touch to discuss more about how this great opportunity will fit with your career goals.
Imeratia ****** me he patai au. | Please email ****** with any patai.
Ka aukati nga tono hei te Ratapu 24 Whiringa-a-rangi a te 11.55pm | Applications close on Sunday 24 November at 11.55pm.

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