Management Accountant
Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Management Accountant
Published: 8 May 2025
Te whakapakari tahi i tō tātau Taiao – Enhancing our environment together.
Our vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.
About The opportunity | Ko te āheinga:
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is seeking a finance professional whose expertise will make a real impact. The Management Accountant play a strategic and operational role in supporting Council’s financial performance and long-term sustainability.
In this dynamic position you will work closely with budget holders and senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing expert financial advice, analysis, and insight to drive effective planning and decision-making. From maintaining and developing budgeting and forecasting models to coordinating long-term financial scenario planning, your work will shape the future of our financial success.
About you | E pā ana ki a koe:
To succeed in this role, you will bring a mix of strong technical skills, analytical expertise, and collaborative energy to this role. Ideally you will have
- A relevant bachelor’s degree in accounting (Chartered Accountant qualification preferred, not essential)
- At least 2 years of accounting experience
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and financial reporting systems
- A keen eye for financial analysis, problem-solving, and risk assessment
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to engage effectively at all levels
- An understanding and appreciation of tikanga Māori and Māori values in policy and planning
What we offer | Nga huanga mōu:
As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We recognise that collaborative and innovative organisations depend on having a workforce made up from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. We're all about excellence, and we encourage open communication – if you need any specific support, just let us know! Our main goal is to empower each person to share their unique talents to contribute to the outcomes for our community. This commitment ensures that our workplace is a dynamic and progressive space where everyone can flourish.
Other benefits of working for our team include:
- Flexible working options to support work/life balance
- 5 weeks annual leave after 3 years
- 4% superannuation after 3 years
- Life insurance and income protection
- Subsidised eye tests and lenses, flu vaccinations, and other well-being initiatives
- Strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a supportive working environment.
HBRC is responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may be called upon to support the response.
How to apply | I pēhea ki te whakauru:
Applications close Friday, 6 June 2025, however, we will be shortlisting and interviewing appropriate candidates as applications are received. If you are interested in this position, please do not wait to apply as we may close the ad earlier than advertised.
To view the job description please visit our website.
Please apply through Seek. If you require any further information, please email Show email.
Applicants must have existing rights to work in New Zealand.
About us | E pā ki a mātou:
At Hawke’s Bay Regional Council our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisation is diverse and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key business units; Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management, Māori Partnerships, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Group which also consists of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management.
We focus on prioritising:
Te kounga o te wai, te haumarutanga me te mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi o te whakamarutanga | Water quality, safety and climate-resilient security.
Kia koi, kia toitū hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua | Climate-smart and sustainable land use.
Kia ora, kia āhei, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki te rerenga rauropi | Healthy, functioning and climate-resilient biodiversity.
Kia toitū, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki ngā ratonga me ngā hanganga ā-whare | Sustainable and climate-resilient services and infrastructure.