• Work with an organisation dedicated to helping our communities
• Flexible working with opportunity to work from home 2-3 days a week
• Salary range $64,173 - $71,303, actual salary dependent on skills and experience

Gain a good grounding in a wide range of finance skills in this diverse team within Fire and Emergency.

Mō tēnei tūranga - About the role:

Reporting to the Manager Financial Transaction, the Finance Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintaining financial information and contributing to the success of the team.

As this is a varied role, you will gain experience in all accounts receivable and accounts payable tasks. Your great customer service will allow you to work closely with the team and the wider organisation to achieve the best outcome on all our objectives.

Ko tāu nā i tēnei tūranga - What you’ll bring to the role:

We are looking for a candidate with an excellent drive to learn all responsibilities shared within the team. You will bring your excellent customer service skills to build relationships with a wide range of people across Fire and Emergency NZ. This is a varied position that requires a flexible and resilient candidate.

To be successful in this role, we’d expect you will:

• Experience working in a financial transactional position
• Strong experience working in the Microsoft Suite
• Adept at building collaborative working relationships with a wide range of people and organisations
• The ability to work autonomously, but also able to collaborate within the team and wider finance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and priorities your work accordingly

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu? – Why you will enjoy working here:

As an employer, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is committed to providing an enjoyable and challenging work environment with a focus on ongoing personal development.

Benefits

• Matched Kiwi Saver employer contributions of up to 6%
• Hybrid working options available
• Life and income protection insurance for eligible employees
• A wellness policy that allows for generous sick leave provisions so you can look after yourself

The salary range for this role is $64,179 - $71,101 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai mātou - Who are we?

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.

Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand’s most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.

• We Do the Right Thing – Kia Tika
• We Serve and Support – Manaakitanga
• We Are Better Together – Whanaungatanga
• We Strive to Improve – Auahatanga

Ko te tono mai - How to apply:

Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we’d love you to be part of it! We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.

If this sounds like you, apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our Fire Jobs website.

If you have any specific questions about this role please email nhqjobs@fireandemergency.nz

However please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted.

Applications close Monday 4th November.

Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.