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Finance System Specialist

Job ID: 162218
Department: Corporate
Location: Tauranga
Posted: January 20, 2025

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Thriving together - mō te taiao, mō ngā tāngata.


Our environment and our people go hand-in-hand.

Drive innovation and efficiency in financial systems. Collaborate, grow, and make a tangible impact in a values-driven organisation that cares about you and the Bay of Plenty.


Te āhuatunga a te tūranga | About the role

Are you ready to make your mark in a role that combines technical expertise with collaboration? As our Finance Systems Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of optimising and supporting our financial systems, ensuring they empower our teams and deliver on our mission.

You’ll:

  • Be a trusted advisor for our financial systems, including TechnologyOne.
  • Identify and implement innovative solutions to improve efficiency.
  • Provide training and support to help teams unlock the full potential of our systems.
  • Ensure compliance and data integrity in financial operations.
  • Collaborate on transformative projects that drive continuous improvement.
  • This role is about more than just systems: it’s about creating solutions that make a real difference.

Ō pūmanawa | Your skills and experience

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Naturally curious, with a passion for problem-solving and process improvement.
  • Proven experience in TechnologyOne System Administration is a must.
  • A strong communicator with exceptional relationship-building skills.
  • Proficient in Excel and adept at analysing and managing data.
  • PowerBI experience desirable.
  • Positive and solutions-focused, ready to embrace challenges with enthusiasm.

Whether you’re experienced in finance or have a tech-savvy background, we value the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

Ko wai mātou | Who we are

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for land, air and water as well as public transport and economic development. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment. We manage the effects of people’s use of freshwater, land, air and coastal water. However, we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social and cultural well-being of the regional community.

We are a values-driven organisation that really cares about people.  Who you are is important to us. We welcome diversity as an opportunity to grow our teams and are keen to support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions, and disabilities/abilities. We want the Bay of Plenty Regional Council to be a place where you can bring your whole self to work.

You’ll be joining our close-knit finance team looks after the Council’s finances with precision and care. Winners of the Team of the Year award, we’re collaborative and passionate about making a difference.

Highlights of working for us are:

Because here, you’ll:

  • Work on meaningful projects that make a real difference.
  • Enjoy a competitive salary and extra paid time off during Christmas.
  • Learn, grow, and be mentored by some of the best.
  • Have the flexibility to balance work and life.
  • Be part of a workplace that genuinely values you.

Me pēhea te tuku tono  | How to Apply

Click APPLY NOW or contact AJ Prinsloo - Finance Manager on 0800 884 880 for a confidential discussion.

To access a copy of Te Tūranga Mahi (Job Description) please click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser: https://rb.gy/s046vn

NB: To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand and also a current, valid driver's licence.


Applications close 5pm, Friday 14 February 2025 and will only be accepted online.