Finance Coordinator, New Zealand Embassy, Washington DC

Finance Coordinator, New Zealand Embassy, Washington DC

• The New Zealand Embassy in Washington DC is seeking a Finance Coordinator.  
• This is an exciting opportunity to utilise your financial management skills and experience, your highly developed organisational skills, ability to think analytically and your strong customer focus to coordinate all aspects of financial management at the Embassy.
• Join us to work in a collaborative environment, working with the New Zealand Embassy team in the fascinating and fast-paced US capital. 

About the role - Kōrero mō te tūranga

• The Finance Coordinator is responsible for the Embassy’s accounts, budgets and financial analysis to ensure the smooth and efficient financial management and operations of the Embassy.
• The Finance Coordinator will undertake day-to-day accounting functions including financial reporting, budgeting, payments, invoicing, funding, payroll and cost recoveries within the Embassy’s financial requirements and audit controls.     
• They will also provide online guidance and support to Finance Coordinators at the New Zealand Consulate Offices in the US (Los Angeles, Honolulu and New York), and will provide administrative support at the Embassy, including administering the staff leave system, administering the inventory of representational supplies, advising staff of Embassy financial processes including the management of their expenses, drive process improvements and provide back-up to Team Administrators at the Embassy.
• We are looking for someone with a minimum of three years’ experience in a finance and/or business administration role with a focus on financial management and reporting and a strong delivery focus.  
• This is a full-time role based in Washington DC.  

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The salary is from US$50,494 with a midpoint of US$59,405 total fixed remuneration, negotiable depending on skills and experience. The Embassy provides a comprehensive health insurance package and 20 days of paid vacation per year.

Candidates are responsible for managing their own tax obligations in both New Zealand and the United States, as applicable. This includes understanding any responsibilities under the New Zealand Revenue Department’s ‘On Government Service’ rule, as well as complying with relevant US Federal and State laws.

 Who are we looking for? - Mā‎ wai te mahi nei?

When you submit your application please make sure you tell us about the unique value you can bring to the Embassy and highlight your financial management skills and experience and your attention to detail.

We’d like to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

• Preferably at least three years’ experience in a finance and/or business administration role or other relevant experience
• Proven ability to manage budgets and communicate/explain financial documents to management and other teams and a willingness to share their financial knowledge with and coach others.   
• Strong achievement and delivery focus, meeting high standards including accuracy, having attention to detail, well-developed planning and organisational skills, ability to meet deadlines, as well as a commitment to continuous process improvement.
• Strong customer focus and experience with managing external service providers and suppliers.   
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and within guidelines and the Embassy’s financial and audit requirements, as well as a commitment to contribute to the Embassy team and cover Team Administrators’ absences.  
• Personal integrity, discretion and an honest and ethical approach; strict observance of the Code of Conduct
• Understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti, Te Reo Māori and Māori customs and protocols would be beneficial.      

The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in the United States. The New Zealand Embassy is able to support an application for an A2 visa, which is subject to a five-year limit. This is a locally employed position, with terms and conditions being set in accordance with US employment regulations. No offshore allowance or transfer allowance applies. 

About us - Mō mātou

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world. 

To Apply/Interested? - Me pēhea te tuku tono

The successful candidate must be able to pass a Police background check and also have the right to work in the United States. The New Zealand Embassy can support an application for an A2 visa, which is subject to a five-year limit. 

You must be a New Zealand Citizen or hold a New Zealand residence class visa and be able to obtain and maintain a New Zealand Government Security clearance. Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

This is a locally employed position with terms and conditions being set in accordance with US employment regulations. No offshore allowance or transfer allowance applies. 

To apply, please email your CV and Cover Letter to Washington Recruitment at WSHRecruitment@mfat.govt.nz.

Please DO NOT use the ‘Apply’ buttons on this advertisement. Only applications that have been emailed to the above address will be considered.

If you have any questions, please email WSHRecruitment@mfat.govt.nz.

Applications close on Friday 25 July at 12 midday US East Coast time.

Ideally the successful candidate will be available to start in the role 28 August 2025.  

Please note:  If you are a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand resident for tax purposes and you will be employed at the New Zealand Government Embassy you will need to discuss your tax residency status with NZ Inland Revenue (IRD) and determine any potential personal tax obligations to IRD including potential NZ Tax Residency obligations.

Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/Diplomatic role.  This is a ‘locally engaged’ role based in Washington DC.  If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns