Finance Analyst at New Zealand Transport Agency, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• A team with high-performance ambition
• Provide reliable information and enable evidence-based decisions
• Based ideally in Auckland or Christchurch, other locations may be considered

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We have multiple fantastic opportunities for Finance Analysts to join our Capability & Improvement team supporting the delivery of Waka Kotahi transport programmes.

The Team provides insights and reporting to support programmes and projects across Infrastructure Delivery and is a truly rewarding role. You'll be working closely with the project management teams to gather key information and insights.

We are looking for a passionate individuals who can support the team to drive better performance primarily through analysis and reporting but also through process improvements. You'll be a problem solver by nature but understand the need take a pragmatic approach. You will strive for clarity but also are comfortable with ambiguity.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

With strong numerical and analytical skills and a preference for working within a collaborative environment, you'll also bring:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse groups to deliver outcomes
• Strong drive for results
• Experience in training and providing support/guidance to users
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Commerce, financial management, accounting or related disciplines or accounting qualification is preferred, but not essential
• Relevant financial experience, or experience in project management methodologies would be preferred
• A SAP certification or evidence of SAP specific study being undertaken would be advantageous

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

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Ko wai mātou | About us

Transport Services is an end-to-end business group that focuses on our transport system - from policy and planning, through design and delivery, to maintenance and operations. We have some of the most capable and motivated people in the industry providing a transport system that enhances the way New Zealanders live, travel work, and connect.

• We build a world class transport network that delivers maximum value to New Zealand.
• We drive excellence in our construction programmes, building efficiently and leveraging innovative ways of working to optimize delivery.
• We oversee the build workforce to keep them safe while they work.
• We manage relationships with our contractors, suppliers and local partners to effectively meet construction budgets, timeframes and ensure delivery.
• We work regionally and across the sector to manage the impact of what we deliver to the community

Along with our other benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). At the Agency we recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.