What you will do

Our Financial Advisors provide a high level of financial and business advice to internal NZDF customers both military and civilian. NZDF Financial Advisors are responsible for supporting their customers with financial planning, budgeting and forecasting advice; monitoring and reporting of financial performance, assisting management with interpreting financial policies and procedures along with financial training and coaching for both military and civilian staff.

Financial Advisors work with a high degree of autonomy, and represent the Finance function with maturity and credibility. Therefore, we are seeking someone who is both technically sound and has the ability to interact effectively across a wide range of stakeholders.

What we need

To be successful in this role, the key skills and attributes that we are looking for are:

• Excellent and effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders;
• An understanding and knowledge of management accounting and financial management principles and practices;
• A graduate tertiary qualification in Accounting and either be qualified or working towards a Chartered Accountancy qualification;
• Practical experience of 3-5 years in a management accounting role in a professional services organisation; and
• Experience with ERP packages such as SAP or Oracle, and experience with a reporting or budgeting tool such as TM1 is also desirable.

Who we are

Financial Advisory are part of the Financial Service Delivery team within NZDF Finance. The Finance Service Delivery team provide financial advice and business decision support to key internal customers with financial governance responsibilities.

Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand. As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice. 

Why Us

NZDF is an inclusive organisation that is open to flexible working arrangements and welcomes applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, age, beliefs/opinions, or family circumstances.

In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

• Great benefits for you and your family;
• Full time ongoing work;
• Fully funded life cover up to $300,000;
• Access to holiday accommodation across NZ;
• 5 weeks annual leave per year;
• Flexible working environment and positive culture;
• Opportunities for career development;
• Variety, challenge and a chance to influence.

How to Apply

To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page. For further information, contact Peter Hogan on 06 351 9092.

Please note:

• The NZ Government has announced COVID-19 vaccine mandates covering all employees of the NZDF. Under the mandate, in order to be eligible to work within the NZDF, all staff are required to be fully vaccinated, and proof of your vaccination status will be required.
• Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
• If you are an existing NZDF employee (excluding contractors) you must apply through our Internal Vacancies site, via the HR Toolkit.

Applications close on Sunday 13 March 2022.

Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:

Higher level Security Clearance

• most preferably a NZ citizen who has resided continuously in this country for the last 10 years, OR
• is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, UK or the USA; and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level.

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.