Are you keen to put the skills and experience which you've gained so far to great use serving our local community?

We're looking for a Management Accountant to join the Finance Business Partnering group at Whakatāne District Council. The role provides financial leadership and inputs the Long Term Plan, the Annual Plan, Annual report and Asset Management Plans as well as partnering with manager's across the organisation to support them with decision making including cost-benefit analysis assessments, activity modelling and funding applications.

What are we looking for?

• A relevant tertiary accounting qualification
• 3+ years of post-graduate experience applying financial standards and best practise
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ideally have experience working in a local government environment

What can we offer you?

The Whakatāne District is recognised as a place of choice for people to live, work and play. We're blessed with breath-taking landscapes, rich culture and plenty of sunshine. With pristine and desirable beaches, harbours, rivers, and forests, Whakatāne offers a thriving urban hub within close proximity to other main centres.

The Whakatāne District is unique in its strong Te Ao Māori heritage, offering a kaleidoscope of arts and culture that weave inter-generational stories embedded into rich cultural landscapes.

A rich network of connected communities and interest groups and the best of New Zealand's outdoor pastimes are on offer here.

The district is widely known as one of New Zealand's food baskets. The fertile Rangitāiki Plains are home to high-value dairy farming and horticulture. Around the district, sustainable forestry and associated value-chain industries are core economic drivers.

With a world in turmoil, come and join us, take a breath and find more life in life.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Kelly Farr, Senior Management Accountant, or a member of our People & Capability team on 07 306 0500, or apply now.

Applications close 3 February 2021.