Senior Account Advisor | Hamilton

Job Description

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

We are seeking a fulltime permanent Senior Accounts Advisor to join our high performing Transactional Services team in Hamilton.

In this role, you will assit with the overseeing of the day-to-day operations of accounts payable and receivable, ensuring efficient and accurate processing. You will play a key role in maintaining strong internal controls—particularly around sensitive expenditure—and act as the primary point of contact for complex financial queries. You will support the Team Leader in mentoring and developing the team by providing training, guidance, and support to team members in both Hamilton and Wellington. 

We are looking for someone who has a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, has a willingness to learn new things and are prepared to take on extra responsibility to increase business process efficiency.

If you're a team player, have an open, approachable, and collaborative communication style, this is an exciting time to join the team.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will:

• sound knowledge of fundamental accounting
• attention to detail and high level of accuracy, along with proven written and oral communication skills
• demonstrated experience within the public sector or large complex environment with the ability to influence key stakeholders
• ability to mange multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• a self-starter, with the ability to use initiative, pre-empt information requests and be approachable with a can-do attitude.
• a commitment to building Māori capability - both personally and within the team.

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

The Transactional Services function is one of four teams within the Financial Control Team, which also includes Financial Accounting, FMIS, and Banking.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. 

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $60,066 and $90,008 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on Monday 2 June; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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