Management Accountant at Te Whatu Ora, Canterbury
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Based in Christchurch
- Fixed Term Contract until 30th June 2026
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 are seeking a highly skilled Management Accountant to provide financial expertise and support to organisational leaders. In this role, you will enable informed decision-making by delivering accurate budgets, forecasts, and financial performance insights.
Key responsibilities include preparing and managing budgets, reviewing financial results, completing month-end processes, conducting cost analysis, and supporting business case development. You will also play a vital role in building financial capability across the organisation by coaching and training budget holders to confidently manage their financial responsibilities.
About you
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- A tertiary qualification in accounting with strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance monitoring
- 3–5 years' experience in a similar role within a large organisation or comparable sector
- Proficiency in financial systems such as Oracle E-Business Suite, budgeting applications, costing systems, and Business Intelligence (BI) tools
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to provide clear, concise financial advice
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in contract support and financial analysis
- A commitment to continuous professional development and improvement
- An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the ability to apply its principles meaningfully within your work
- Health sector experience is advantageous but not essential
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 25th January. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerry Taylor at kerry.taylor@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
| Employer: | Te Whatu Ora |
| Location: | Canterbury |
| Position type: | Fixed Term |
| Category: | Accounting & finance |
| Date listed: | 09-Jan-2026 |
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| Closing date: | 25-Jan-2026 |
| Reference: | HNZ/1903133 |
| Attachment: | HNZ - Position Description - Management Accountant.pdf (PDF, 276KB) Job Description |
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