Business Accounting Manager

• Lead the finance team that helps turn conservation strategy into meaningful outcomes 

• $125,600.00 - $162,525.00 

• Permanent full time, Wellington location 

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa 

Mō te tūranga | About the role 

Lead financial excellence that helps protect Aotearoa's unique natural and cultural heritage.  

As Business Accounting Manager, you'll lead a team of trusted finance professionals who provide strategic advice, financial leadership, and commercial insight to operational leaders across the Department. You'll play a key role in ensuring sound financial decision-making, driving continuous improvement, and enabling the successful delivery of conservation outcomes. 

Working closely with Operations Directors, managers, the Chief Financial Officer, and Finance Unit colleagues, you'll lead financial planning, budgeting, performance reporting, business case assurance, and strategic initiatives while fostering a high-performing, collaborative team. 

The position will be focussed on: 

• Lead and develop a team of Business Accountants to deliver high-quality financial advice, planning, budgeting and performance reporting 

• Partner with Operations Directors and managers to provide strategic financial insight that supports effective decision-making and organisational performance 

• Drive continuous improvement by strengthening financial systems, processes, service delivery and innovation across the finance function 

• Ensure robust financial governance through quality assurance of business cases, compliance monitoring and proactive risk management 

• Build strong relationships across DOC, contributing specialist expertise, organisational priorities, and partnerships, including supporting meaningful engagement with Māori 

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Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience 

We are keen to hear from you, if you have;  

• A Chartered Accountant (or equivalent professional accounting qualification) with significant experience in financial leadership 

• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing, inclusive teams while building capability and collaboration 

• Strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen and the ability to influence and partner with senior leaders 

• Extensive experience in financial planning, budgeting, management reporting, business case development and financial governance 

• Sound knowledge of GAAP, government financial management frameworks and risk management practices 

• Experience using enterprise financial systems such as SAP (or similar ERP platforms) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills 

• A continuous improvement mindset, with experience driving innovation and improving systems and processes 

• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its significance in the context of conservation and public service 

He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What’s in it for you? 

DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We’re driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default.  

We also support flexible working arrangements for our kaimahi across Aotearoa, with options considered based on the role and in discussion with your leader. 

Want to know more? 

Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now 

Apply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation. We’re unable to accept emailed applications or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted. 

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we’ll try to accommodate. 

Salary: $125,600.00 - $162,525.00 , depending on skills and experience.