Senior Management Accountant at Te Whatu Ora, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Based in Central Auckland
• Permanent, Full Time
• 2x positions available

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. 

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. 

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. 

About the Role 

We're seeking two motivated and experienced Senior Management Accountants to join our finance team, each working with a portfolio of services across two large directorates. You will help drive financial performance – the key to restoring financial sustainability and improving health outcomes. You'll be part of a significant system change, working to ensure resources are used efficiently to deliver better care, reduce waiting times, and support equity across communities.

The primary purpose of the role is to:

• Provide strategic and operational financial advice and support to the Directors, General Managers, Managers, and Team Leaders of the allocated directorates to assist them in managing their business.
• Provide leadership to other finance team members supporting the allocated directorates.
• To provide a second in charge function to the Finance Manager in the designated directorate(s) and, where requested, assume delegated Finance Manager activities.
• To manage work-streams and/or projects across multiple portfolios of services or directorates.

Make a meaningful impact on the future of public healthcare in Aotearoa

About the Location 

Te Toka Tumai District is based in central Auckland, delivering healthcare to its local population as well as regionally and nationally through its services based at Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children's Hospital and Greenlane Clinical Centre.

About you 

You'll bring 3-5+ years of proven experience in substantial management accounting roles, along with a deep understanding of financial principles and practices.  You'll have hands on experience in operating as the business partner to operational services – including experience in providing strategic advice, guidance, coaching, and support to leaders.

You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to write and present in a clear, persuasive, and impactful manner to influence others and develop strong internal and external relationships.

You have a relevant tertiary qualification and you hold Chartered Accountant status or equivalent membership of a professional accounting association.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.    

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday 8th February. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nicole Rickard at Nicole.Rickard@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.