Corporate Accountant

• Join Te Pūtea Matua in a pivotal accounting role supporting the successful delivery of New Zealand's Depositor Compensation Scheme (DCS). 
• Provide trusted financial advice and lead key financial reporting processes to support the DCS team
• Fixed term role until June 2028

Te tūranga | The role

You will play a critical role in ensuring DCS financial obligations are delivered to a high standard. You'll provide expert accounting support, financial analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting, while partnering with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver sound financial outcomes. 

In this role, you'll: 

• Lead the preparation of DCS financial reporting, annual financial statements, budgeting and forecasting activities to support effective decision-making. 

• Partner with DCS leaders and stakeholders to provide trusted accounting advice, financial insights, and support compliance with reporting, expenditure and governance requirements. 

• Deliver high-quality management, Treasury, Board and regulatory reporting while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax obligations and legislative requirements. 

Ōu Pūkenga | About you 

We're looking for an experienced accounting professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder engagement skills. You enjoy working collaboratively, can confidently navigate complex issues, and have a passion for delivering high-quality financial outcomes. 

To be successful in this role, you'll bring: 

• A tertiary qualification in accounting. 

• CAANZ membership or be working towards Chartered Accountant status (or international equivalent). 

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting requirements. 

• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts, financial statements and management reporting. 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. 

• Excellent relationship management skills and the ability to provide trusted financial advice to stakeholders. 

• Advanced spreadsheet and financial systems capability. 

• Experience with TechnologyOne would be advantageous. 

• Sound judgement and the ability to think strategically across a broad range of issues.

The anticipated appointment range for this role is $109,466 to $130,000 (actual salary will be dependent on your skills and experience). 

Ko wai matou – Who we are   

We’re kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand’s financial ecosystem – enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We do this by providing money and cash, helping to keep prices stable and people in work, maintaining safe banking and underpinning the financial system that allows New Zealand to spend, save, insure and do business.   

We do all we can to support, a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion. We’re building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences seed our innovation and help us deliver our best work – reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga.   

Ngā painga – What we can offer you   

The Reserve Bank - Te Pūtea Matua has so much to offer. From flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture, our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, public transport subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, fitness passport, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities. 

Find more information about our benefits here: www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits   

Come join us if you want to make an impact    

Working at the Reserve Bank – Te Pūtea Matua is about more than a job. Here you’ll have a career, a community, and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.   

Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise and we’ll help you do the rest. You’ll be part of one of the world’s most trusted and respected central banks. We’ll invest in you. And with you, we’re investing in New Zealand.   

Kōrero tāpiri – Additional information   

We welcome all people and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. Get in touch with us if there are any barriers to you applying, or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments: email [email protected].   

Me pēhea te tuku tono – Interested?   

Check out the job description here for this role or email us at [email protected] for more info.

You can also contact us if you need any accessibility support to apply for this role.   

Applications for this role close on Tuesday 6th October 2026. Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you’ll be a great fit for the role.   Whilst acknowledging the growing use of AI, we kindly ask that the information you provide outlines authentically why you think you’ll be a great fit for this role.