Financial Analyst
Opportunity to collaborate with our shareholding Councils, providing accurate information so impactful decisions can be made, with outcomes that benefit our community.
- Use your intellectual and strategic thinking skills
- Work Collaboratively with multiple stakeholders including our client councils
- Based close to the beach and shops in Petone
This is a full time position of 40 hours per week
The remuneration midpoint for this role is $ 104,398.00 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience
The opportunity
As the Financial Analyst you will work collaboratively with both external and internal stakeholders to ensure WWL asset information is accurate, and the process runs smoothly and efficiently. You will have a focus on continuous improvement, especially data quality. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of integrity and have strong financial analysis skills.
You will get to:
- Lead the co-ordination of our asset valuation processes
- Take ownership of planning your work programme to meet critical deadlines
- Process large sets of data and manage a complex organisational workflow
- Build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders both internal and external
- Support the systems accounting, and critical work within the finance team
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:
- 5+ years of relevant accounting experience preferred
- Chartered Accountant (or equivalent)
- Experience in fixed asset accounting and or project accounting
- Involvement in fixed asset valuation processing
- Proven management of large and complex data sets
- Demonstrated experience in large financial information systems, Tech One desirable
Benefits
At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.
Our benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home
- Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
- Formal and informal professional development opportunities
- 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service
For a full list of our employee benefits click here.
About us
Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.
The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.
Applications close: Thursday 27 February 2025
How to apply
To view a copy of the position description: click here
To apply for the role, click on the ”apply” button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.
For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz
Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.
- Department
- Corporate Services
- Role
- Finance & Fleet Management
- Locations
- Petone Office
Petone Office
Staff benefits
1. Inclusive Culture: It is important to us that people love our culture. We embrace a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusivity is at our core. Our team is united by passion, dedication, and a shared care for water and our community.
2. Safety and Support: We provide an Employee Assistance Scheme for crucial personal support, along with wellbeing and lifestyle education delivered through our Wellbe Team, ensuring you feel supported in and out of the workplace.
3. Health is Wealth: We prioritise your health with an annual voluntary health "warrant of fitness," immunisations, and flu vaccinations. Moreover, enjoy annual subsidised vision testing and contributions toward glasses to ensure clear vision.
4. Work-Life Balance: Where possible there is access to flexible work practices. And take advantage of our annual leave, reaching five weeks after three years of service, and 10 days sick leave from starting with us. In addition, take one paid day a year for your personal Wellbeing. We also offer parental leave and partner entitlements to support you during significant life moments.
5. Comprehensive Benefits: We have partnered with providers for discounted Southern Cross medical insurance, periodic vision and hearing tests, and eyewear subsidies. You can also access discounts at a range of retailers via Boost. Gain access to top-notch gear, machinery, PPE, and tools, fostering a safe work environment if you are “on the tools”. We also offer a staff referral bonus paid when a person is recruited for a senior front line position, and we may offer relocation support if you need to move into the district to work here.
6. Professional Growth: Grow your skills with a range of development opportunities. Boosting your personal and work career.
7. Community Connection: You can take one paid day a year to participate in voluntary work on a water-related activity. And maybe join our active Waiata group and be part of a community that works together, sings, and thrives together.
About Wellington Water
Wellington Water is owned by the Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt and Wellington city, South Wairarapa District, and the Greater Wellington Regional councils
The work Wellington Water does is vital and rewarding. We’re tangata tiaki for Wellington’s water, and caretakers of our water infrastructure. Every day, we work to ensure that our communities have access to safe, sufficient, reliable and efficient water services. WWL is growing, and opportunities are growing along with it. It’s a transformative time in the industry.
Financial Analyst
Opportunity to collaborate with our shareholding Councils, providing accurate information so impactful decisions can be made, with outcomes that benefit our community.
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