Project Accountant

6 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities Full time NZ$85,000 - NZ$130,000 per year
  • Play a pivotal role supporting the Housing Delivery Group (HDG) in the delivery of construction projects
  • 12 month Fixed term/Secondment opportunity - preference for Auckland (Newmarket) location with Christchurch location considered
  • Salary $113,375 (pro rata)

Ko tā mātou mahi - Our Opportunity
The Finance Group supports Kāinga Ora to understand its strategic context and drivers and influences the organisation's key settings. It articulates the organisation's direction in line with the outcomes it is trying to achieve. The Group also provides the oversight, management and assurance functions around the organisation's finances and financial practices, forecasting and budgeting processes to support operational delivery and management of funding and financing activity.

As Project Accountant, you'll work closely with the Senior Project Accountant and delivery teams to ensure accurate forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and timely capitalisation of projects.

Ngā Pūmanawatanga Ōu - What You Will Bring
Here's what you will bring to the role:

  • At least 3 years' experience in project accounting
  • Relevant qualifications and a commitment to ongoing learning
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data
  • Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
  • A collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement
  • An interest in public sector governance and systems
  • Availability to work onsite at least 3 days per week (some travel may be required)

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?
We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave, and flexible working arrangements.

As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance.

Mō mātou - Our Organisation
At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.

What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.

We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ō Tātou Uara - Our Values
Our Values Were Developed By Us, For Us. They Unite Us As An Organisation And Guide How We Work Every Day. Our Values Are

  • Manaakitanga - People at the Heart
  • Mahi Tahi - Better Together
  • Whanake - Be Bold

Tūhono mai - Join us
To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process. If you have any questions, please contact the recruitment team via

Applications close Wednesday 10th December 2025 at 11.55pm
We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.

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