Senior Accountant (2-year Fixed Term)
He angitūtanga | The Opportunity
We’re on the lookout for a sharp accounting professional to support our Manager Finance and Partnerships through the Local Water Done Well (LWDW) transition.
This isn’t your everyday finance role; it’s your chance to be right at the heart of change as we transition council’s water services into a brand-new Council Controlled Organisation (CCO). You’ll join a small, energised team where your ideas matter, and you’ll help build something from the ground up that will make a real difference for our communities.
This is a 2-year fixed-term role based in Marton.
He kōrero mōu | About You
You’re detailed, focused and confident. You bring accuracy and problem solving to financial processes and modelling and are ready to support the Manager Finance & Partnerships to ensure a smooth transition to the new CCO.
Āu ake mahi | What you will do
- Support transition to new CCO by assisting the Manager Finance and Partnerships to ensure smooth operations and accurate financial handover of the three waters to the new CCO
- Complete reconciliation of borrowings, work in progress, liabilities, reserves, GL accounts and rating accounts related to the transitioning three waters services
- Identify open contracts, penalties and interim invoicing arrangements during the transfer process
- Handle monthly accounting of set up costs, determine shareholders equity and provide financial reports as needed
- Assist in the preparation of financial information and reports as and when required including supporting/backing up the Manager Finance and Partnerships
Ngā tohu me ngā wheako | What you will bring
- Tertiary level qualification(degree), with an accounting major.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an intermediate level accounting role, ideally within a local government environment
- Experience in managing large data sets and modelling and analysis of financial information
- A strong team player with the proven ability to work well with and interact successfully with other people
- Ability and willingness to learn and adapt to new technology and software in a continually changing environment
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
- Flexible and remote working options.
- Personalised career and development plans.
- Individual training allowances.
- Tailored wellness benefits.
The closing date for this role is 5.00 pm on Sunday 14th September 2025, however applications will be reviewed and progresses as they come in, so get in early!
For any enquiries about this role please contact Leanne Macdonald, Group Manager Corporate Services at leanne.macdonald@rangitikei.govt.nz.
Ko wai mātou | Who we are
He oranga Whenua, He oranga Tangata, He oranga Wairua. Tihei Mauriora!
At Rangitikei District Council, we believe in bringing together thoughts, perspectives, and expression from all kinds of backgrounds. Our team strive to create a space and culture where you feel like you belong. We also believe in a balance between work and play that allows you to enjoy life.
Ngā Pou | Values
We are driven by our values.
Our smaller structure means when you join RDC you can make a real difference. Our close-knit team have an impact on one another and the local community every day.
The Rangitīkei District Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome and support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions and those with disabilities or are neurodiverse.