Non-Public Funds Accountant

Wairarapa, Wellington Wellington
Permanent
Full-time

2 hours ago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this roleMō te tūnga | About the roleWithin the Armed Forces (RNZN, NZ Army, RNZAF) the established Non-Public Funds (NPF) benefit current and former members and their dependants.As a result, the Services look to the NPF Accountants as a key liaison for information pertaining to the operation of Service-specific NPF, and for assurance that they are making the best use of the available NPF and associated assets such as leave centres/holiday homes and Hire equipment. NPF Accountants therefore have a broad and interesting range of responsibilities.Key amongst these is supporting the NPF's in the areas of transactional accounting and general administration. This ensures that high quality, trusted financial information is available and financial advice and support is provided to the committees and the leaders of the NZDF, as well as ensuring all the NPFs are compliant with all of their legislative obligations and internal NZDF policies.The position works closely with the Service Team Leaders, Customer Service Agents administering NPF and NPF Committees to ensure the integrity of actuals, budgets and forecast information of a high standard, and timely, accurate and integrated financial information and advice is provided.Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and ExperienceTo be successful in this role, you will have 2+ years' practical skills and experience in management accounting and finance, with excellent stakeholder focus and service delivery skills.You'll bring:

Sound financial analysis skills.
Experience with finance systems.
Reconciliation experience.
Good quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, incorporating problem solving.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate technical financial information effectively to non-financial audiences, verbally and in writing.
Experience in a large organisation, preferably a public sector organisation would be advantageous.

Ideally you'll hold a membership with a professional accounting body, such as CAANZ.Alongside other pre-employment requirements, we may request that we do a full credit check.Nōu te rourou | What's in it for youYour skills and dedication deserve recognition, and NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience. But that's just the beginning – safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the .NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to ApplyApplications close on Monday 15 September 2025.Use the links on this page where you'll be directed to the Defence Careers website.Please Note:

All applications must be made online, via the Defence Careers website. Each listing contains the Position Description and a Contact Us option for any queries or technical issues.
Your cover letter will be a key part of our selection process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key activities outlined in the Advert and Position Description.
Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug-screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.

NZDF Employees/Members – please apply internally via the HR Toolkit; this will ensure that you are visible as an internal candidate.NZDF Contractors – please apply via the Defence Careers website.NZDF Reserves – please apply via the Defence Careers website if you cannot access the HR Toolkit.NZDF is currently undertaking a Workforce Savings Programme (WSP) to realise efficiencies and required enduring savings, in which NZDF has proposed some changes to the organisational structure of its civilian workforce. At this point in time this position is not proposed to be affected.Please Note:To be eligible for the required level of government security clearance with the NZ Defence Force, you need to meet certain citizenship and residency criteria. Here's what you need to know:Low Level Security Clearance

You must be a New Zealand citizen or you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa.
At minimum, you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa, and you must be a citizen of and have lived in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or New Zealand continuously for the last five (5) years.
You must have a five (5) year background history that can be verified and assessed appropriately by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to determine if you are suitable for a security clearance at this level.

If you do not meet the minimum criteria, unfortunately, your application will not be accepted. We do welcome your application at a time when you will meet the requirements.

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