Business Service Adviser at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

We are looking for an energised and engaged individual who is looking to kick start their career in business and finance advice and planning!

Ngā kawenga | About the role

The Business Service Adviser – based in Hamilton or Rotorua, will provide support to the Regional Manager FPT and the Regional Business and Finance Advisers.  You will support the development of and provide financial and non-financial advice to managers across the region in the areas of financial management, business planning and procurement.

He kōrero mōu | About you 

You will need to demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• A customer centric approach with developed business acumen
• Experience in use of financial management and accounting systems
• Experience in the use of Word, Excel and Power Point
• A basic understanding of accountancy both theory and practical
• A basic understanding of procurement
• Excellent communication skills as you will be working with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to take financial and procurement concepts and explain them in simple language to the business
• Enjoy problem solving and innovative solution finding

In this role you will be self-managing so you must be able to work independently, have drive and high energy levels, manage your workload efficiently, and have high personal standards.    This is a position that could be the pathway to a Business and Finance Adviser.

The position will require some day travel throughout the Region therefore a full NZ driving license is required. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a credit check.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The midpoint of the salary range is $67,527 and the full range (85%-120%) is $57,398 - $81,032. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu. 

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi (https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/strategy).

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. 

It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau.  All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered. 

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz