Kaikaute, Ngā Pūnaha me te Tahua | Systems & Financial Accountant at Te Puni Kōkiri - Ministry of Māori Development, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Our Finance tīma is looking for a Kaikaute, Ngā Pūnaha me te Tahua | Systems and Financial Accountant. This role has sole charge of maintaining the integrity of Te Puni Kōkiri’s financial systems and leads the continuous systems and business process improvements to ensure the optimisation of the systems and to align current processes with best practice.

The Corporate puni works across Te Puni Kōkiri to partner with stakeholders to enable us to maintain and enhance our capability to deliver efficient, effective and economical outputs. We deliver this through the provision of high-quality advice, systems, tools and processes that are tailored to the needs of Te Puni Kōkiri.

Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity 

We're on the lookout for a talented and experienced Systems and Financial Accountant to step into a pivotal role where your expertise will contribute to Te Puni Kōkiri delivering on our strategic objectives.

This position offers a unique opportunity to stay at the forefront of technological change while gaining broad exposure across financial disciplines including systems, financial, and management accounting. It's an ideal role for a forward-thinking professional eager to contribute to both strategic and operational aspects of finance.

Alongside month-end and year-end duties, this role offers the chance to get closer to the business – uncovering insights, building strong partnerships, and supporting the wider finance team. It’s a collaborative, support-focused position where your input will help drive informed decisions.

The likely appointment range is $108,952 - $122,862 based on skills and experience.

For more information about the skills and experience required for this position, please see the job description below.

Mōu | About you 

We are looking for someone who is inquisitive, eager to learn with a positive and proactive attitude. Ideally you will be a Chartered Accountant (or hold an equivalent qualification) with at least 3 years of experience using TechOne or similar system as a Systems Accountant.

You will also:

• Possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of people within a large organisation, and externally
• Have an understanding of the machinery of government and the political environment in which Te Puni Kōkiri operates
• Be comfortable in a te ao Māori environment and in situations where tikanga is observed

Tāu e whai ai | What you will get in return 

Te Puni Kōkiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate kaimahi focused on creating solutions that will help our communities. We are guided by our values of te wero, manaakitanga, he toa takitini and ture tangata.   

There is more to life than just work and we encourage our kaimahi to maintain the right balance between mahi and their personal lives. Your whānau is just as important as you, so we're committed to providing incentives and opportunities that help our kaimahi and their whānau to thrive, including: 

• A range of allowances including childcare, optical, hauora/wellbeing and te reo Māori proficiency 
• Medical insurance discounts 
• Flexible working options 
• In house te reo Māori training  
• Kaimahi development and career options, including study assistance   
• Enhanced parental leave provisions  

Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development 

We are committed to our vision of 'Thriving Whānau' - when whānau are thriving, so do their communities, hapū, iwi and all of Aotearoa. Te Puni Kōkiri leads policy advice to the Government on Māori development, and Iwi and Māori relations with the Crown. Our people are at the heart of the work we do – using our approaches to improve outcomes to, for and with Māori, and to drive our efforts to build an Aotearoa where whānau can all stand, thrive and belong.

Find out more about Our Story

We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and enriches our collective strength. Your unique perspectives, skills, and heritage contribute to our mission of advancing Māori aspirations and well-being.  

Tono mai | Apply Now!  

Ka aukati ngā tono hei te Rātapu 15 Huitanguru 2026 ā te 11.55pm | Applications close on Sunday 15 February 2026 at 11.55pm.   

Tukuna mai tau tono ā-ipurangi | Please submit your application online. 

Nau mai rā ko ngā tononga i te reo Māori, te reo Pākehā, te reorua rānei | We welcome applications in te reo Māori, English, or both. 

Īmēratia vacancy@tpk.govt.nz me he pātai āu | Email vacancy@tpk.govt.nz with any pātai. 

We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: vacancy@tpk.govt.nz