- Lead the development of finance compliance processes and frameworks
- Drive improvements to financial systems and policy implementation
- Join a collaborative corporate finance team in a high-impact role
Mo te tunga | About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a compliance specialist to join our team and be responsible for maintaining, updating and improving our financial systems, policies and frameworks. Your focus will be on ensuring robust compliance processes are in place for our finance policies, processes, financial delegations and related legislation.
This is a position that will suit someone who has a strong understanding of financial policy, financial reporting processes, Public Benefit Entity accounting standards (PBE IPSAS), applicable legislative requirements, and enjoy proactively identifying and implementing improvements.
You will join a collaborative and friendly team. You will have the opportunity to build both internal and external relationships, as well as opportunities to continue your own development.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
The Compliance Specialist is responsible for implementing and maintaining a robust compliance process to monitor and report on compliance with finance policies, public sector accounting and reporting, associated legislation to ensure these are effective and appropriate for the organisation. In addition, this position will provide general accounting support to the wider Finance Team.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven ability to develop and implement effective financial policies, procedures, processes and systems.
- Set up, manage and report on compliance across the wider finance function.
- Strong ability to build and maintain strategic relationships.
- Demonstrated communication, facilitation, influencing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical information in plain language.
- Ability to work collaboratively and develop positive working relationships with team members and with others across the organisation.
- Foster a commitment to customer service standards and business improvement principles.
Nga painga | The benefits
The midpoint of the salary range is $106,789 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $90,771 - $128,147 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Mo matou | About us
Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi strategy.
We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.
Tono inaianei | Apply Now
To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency - applications received via email will not be considered.
When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.
Applications close on: Sunday 31st August
If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact [email protected], or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.
