Costing Analystat Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)90,771 - 128,147
- term planning and investment analysis Mō te tūnga | About the roleAs a Costing Analyst in Ara Poutama Aotearoa's Strategic Finance team, you will help build and refine financial models that inform long term planning, investment decisions, and major funding bids.
These models underpin critical work such as forecasting prisoner volumes, supporting multimillion dollar budget proposals, and helping ensure our leadership teams and external stakeholders have confidence in the decisions we make.You will work closely with the Senior Strategic Finance Modeller and report to the Director Strategic Finance, contributing to a range of modelling and analysis activities including budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and business case development.
The role also offers scope to support project teams with costing analysis and other financial insights.Whether you have experience working with data, financial analysis, or project based modelling, this is a great opportunity to step into strategic finance and grow your expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experienceTo be successful in this role, you will bring:Experience in a large, complex organisation, ideally within the public sector.Strong understanding of financial modelling and experience using system tools to build integrated, dynamic models.Proven ability to analyse complex information and present clear, well-reasoned conclusions.Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and understanding of key business drivers.Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.
Ngā painga | The benefitsThe midpoint of the salary range is $106,789 per annum, and the full range (85%-120%) is $90,771- $128,147.
- Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve.
We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.Tono ināianei | Apply NowTo submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link.
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency- applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.Applications close on: Thursday 18th SeptemberIf you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact Tom.Nicholas@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.