Assistant Accountant, Financial Services
Wellington, NZ
Assistant Accountant
- Opportunity to provide operational and accounting support to the Ministry’s treasury function
- Assist and monitor the Ministry’s receivables function
- Contribute to the development of financial policies and processes
- Coach and guide Banking and Finance Officers
About the role - Kōrero mō te tūranga
The Assistant Accountant is responsible for providing support and guidance to the Ministry’s Financial Services team . In addition to this, you are also responsible for but, not limited to;
- Undertake month end processes
- Monitoring the Ministry’s cash requirements
- Monitor and support the Ministry’s debt management
- Assist in Ministry’s payment processes
For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.
The full salary range for this role is $78,043 and $105,587 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution.
We expect to appoint around the midpoint $91,815 – give or take depending on your level of experience.
Who are we looking for? - Mā wai te mahi nei?
We’d like to hear from you if you are an up and coming accountant with the following skills and experience:
- Familiarity with foreign currency transactions and banking requirements
- Knowledge of accounting concepts and required operating practices
- An ability to coach others and work effectively and collegially
- Understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti, Te Reo Māori and Māori customs and protocols would be beneficial.
Why MFAT? - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere
We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.
MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
You can find out more about our staff networks and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here
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
Apply today with your CV and cover letter.
For a confidential discussion please contact Tim.Oliver@mfat.govt.nz
To be considered for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security clearance at Confidential level.
Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:
http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Applications close at 6pm on Sunday 14th September 2025.
Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.
While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.
If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.
