Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
As New Zealand's environmental regulator, the work we do today helps shape the future of our tomorrow.
Our purpose | To tatou kaupapa
We are the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Aotearoa New Zealand’s independent environmental regulator. Our role is important: to help protect our country’s unique way of life by looking out for the health of its environment, its economy and its people.
Our kaupapa is about making the right decisions based on evidence, mātauranga, and science. At the EPA, we encourage big ideas and bold goals.
What we achieve today helps shape the future of New Zealand for generations to come.
Come join us
We welcome you to join us on our journey to a healthy environment that benefits us all.
Jump in the waka - make history with us.
About our group | Mō te roopu
The Corporate Services Group’s objective is to work in close partnership with the wider business to lead, support and enable the EPA to achieve its strategic intentions and to effectively deliver its core functions.
Finance & Business Services team provides leadership and support across finance, procurement, planning and performance, risk and assurance, and facilities.
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Finance and procurement delivers accurate, timely and meaningful financial information and manages internal procurement activity and contract management.
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Planning and performance leads organisational performance, business and strategic planning, and provides high quality internal and external accountability reporting.
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Risk and assurance operates processes to manage the EPA’s strategic and business risks and manages the out-sourced internal audit function.
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Facilities provides high-quality office and facilities services and leads the EPA’s sustainability initiatives.
About the role | Mō te tūnga
The purpose of the Accountant position is to significantly contribute to both the financial and the management accounting functions within the Finance Team. This includes the provision of sound financial information, controls, advice and maintenance of reporting systems and processes.
About you | Mōhou ake
We are looking for someone with a range of skills and experience – if you have some or all of the below, we would love to hear from you.
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Excellent numeracy and technical accounting skills
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Knowledge of operational procedures regarding financial administration
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Customer and relationship management skills
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Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, informing others)
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Excellent planning and organising skills, including time management, and prioritising work
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Proficiency working with accounting software packages; Oracle Fusion (desirable)
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Experience working as part of a team providing financial services
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Experience in dealing with internal and external stakeholders
What’s in it for you | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
There are extra benefits to working at the EPA:
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flexible working culture
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three paid ‘Board holidays’ in addition to four weeks’ annual leave
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$400 gross payment to help you set up working at home”
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an annual paid EPA Environment Day to support the community with environmental initiatives
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in-house Māori cultural capability building programme
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learning opportunities, including the annual EPA Symposium
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active and lively social club, and diverse groups and support networks
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EPA awards recognising individual and team effort
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relocation help for those moving to New Zealand from overseas.
Salary range |
$71,618 - $107,426 per annum (midpoint $89,522).
This is the full salary range. Appointments are made within the range depending on skills and experience.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
Complete the online application form and submit your CV and a covering letter.
Please note: your covering letter is an important part of our assessment process. Please highlight how your experience relates to this role, and why you applied. Tell us about you, your values and/or whakapapa.
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For more information, please contact recruit@epa.govt.nz or check out the careers section of our website www.epa.govt.nz/careers.
Applications close | Rā Katinga
5pm, Tuesday 21 January 2025