Senior Systems Accountantat NZ WorkSafe110,000 - 123,000
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.WorkSafe New Zealand/ Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa, is the primary workplace health and safety regulator
- our vision is that everyone who goes to mahi (work) comes home healthy and safe.
- we're united in a strong purpose Kōrero mai
- we engage meaningfully Tiakina mai
- we're entrusted with a duty of care.
We offer a range of benefits including:Free life insuranceDiscounts on health insurance and eye careFive weeks annual leave15 days sick leave andLearning and professional development opportunitiesThere are a growing number of employee led networks to promote the goals and needs of our diverse communities, such as our Rainbow Network, Pacific Network, Women's Network, and Tū Rangatira Māori Network.About your team / Ko te tīmaThe Finance business unit is responsible for providing assurance and robust financial management, systems, processes and advice in line with our legal obligations and Crown Entity expectations.
The Finance business unit has overarching responsibility for the functional areas that contribute to our greatest areas of expenditure such as our fleet, property and ICT vendor management.Our payroll and HR systems are overseen by the Financial Accounting team, providing greater structure and oversight of our payroll processes and assurance of data integrity and consistency across our finance and people systems.About the role / Ō te tūrangaThe Senior Systems Accountant plays a pivotal role within the Finance team, leading the development, enhancement, and maintenance of the organisation's financial systems.
This role is responsible for ensuring that systems are fit for purpose, well-integrated, and effectively support strong financial management and informed decision-making across WorkSafe New Zealand.With expertise in financial systems, particularly TechnologyOne, you will proactively identify and implement system improvements, manage key components such as the chart of accounts and delegations, and ensure compliance with legislative and accounting standards.The role also provides leadership on key financial deliverables, oversees process improvements.
It involves close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, requiring strong analytical, consulting, and influencing skills, alongside a commitment to continuous improvement.What You'll Do/ Ko tōu ake mahi Assess, implement, and maintain efficient financial system solutions, ensuring integration, data integrity, and strong system controls.Develop tools and system enhancements that support robust financial management and decision-making.Create and enforce financial policies and procedures aligned with legislation, accounting standards, and best practices.Deliver training tools and user support for financial systems and manage user access and system administration.Manage vendor relationships, lead financial system projects, and ensure effective integration with other enterprise systems.
What You'll Bring / Ko ngā pukenga ōu Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience with strong knowledge across accounting and financial disciplines.Proven skills in financial systems, particularly TechnologyOne, with the ability to assess needs and implement effective solutions.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to support sound financial outcomes.Strong service mindset with a consulting approach, and the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders effectively.Experience fostering continuous improvement and a solid understanding of government processes and procedures.
With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.The full position description is available from the advert on our careers centre: WorkSafe New Zealand Salary range / Awhe utuAs part of our remuneration framework the full salary range for the position is from $111,204 to $146,382, and our expected starting base salary for the right person is up to the midpoint.
Note: KiwiSaver/SSRSS employer contribution is additional to/on top of your base salary.
How to apply / Me pēhea te tono- Click the apply link, complete an application form and submit a copy of your CV and cover letter.For further information please contact careers@worksafe.govt.nz with any queries, or to find out more about working for us, go to Careers | WorkSafe.WorkSafe Mahi Haumaru is an equal opportunity employer.
We value diversity and welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life.
We value the experience your point of difference could bring to us.Please let us know if there is any support we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.We look forward to reviewing your application and getting to know more about you.Applications close on Sunday 27 July 2025.