Graduate Financial Accountant - Fixed Term

Published: 21 August 2025

Te whakapakari tahi i tō tātau Taiao – Enhancing our environment together.

Our vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.

About The opportunity | Ko te āheinga:

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for numbers, a keen eye for detail, and a strong desire to jumpstart your career in the world of finance? HBRC is looking for a dedicated and talented individual to join our Finance team as a Graduate Financial Accountant on a Fixed Term employment agreement (up to 15 months) for parental leave cover.

This full-time, fixed term role involves delivering guidance, generating reports, and offering assistance to the wider finance team. You will be at the forefront of ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and effective financial planning and reporting. This is a great opportunity to get into a corporate role in a busy local government entity that is making a positive impact for our community and environment.

About you | E pā ana ki a koe:

As a Graduate Financial Accountant, you will be an integral part of our finance team, responsible for managing financial activities and delivering precise financial data to support decision-making processes within HBRC.

You’ll bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with experience in financial reporting systems and compliance requirements. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities are essential, as is a genuine passion for learning and succeeding in the world of finance. You’ll have a relevant bachelor’s degree in accounting or a similar field or nearing completion of such studies. Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification or progress towards CA qualifications is an advantage. Given the dynamic nature of HBRC, the role also demands resilience, adaptability, and flexibility to thrive in a constantly evolving environment.

At our organisation we are committed to fostering the growth and development of future finance professionals and offering you continuous support as you work towards your Chartered studies, while our Senior Group Accountant will be there to provide invaluable guidance during your crucial mentored practical experience.

What we offer | Nga huanga mōu:

The salary range for this role is between $73,780 to $86,800 and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We recognise that collaborative and innovative organisations depend on having a workforce made up from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. We're all about excellence, and we encourage open communication – if you need any specific support, just let us know! Our main goal is to empower each person to share their unique talents to contribute to the outcomes for our community. This commitment ensures that our workplace is a dynamic and progressive space where everyone can flourish.

HBRC is responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may be called upon to support the response.

How to apply | I pēhea ki te whakauru:

Applications close Friday, 19 September 2025, however we will be shortlisting and interviewing appropriate candidates as applications are received. If you are interested in this position, please do not wait to apply as we may close the ad earlier than advertised.

Applicants must have existing rights to work in New Zealand.

To view the job description please visit our website here

Please apply through Seek. If you would like any further information regarding the role, please email hr@hbrc.govt.nz

About us | E pā ki a mātou:

At Hawke’s Bay Regional Council our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisation is diverse, and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key business units; Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management, Māori Partnerships, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Group which also consists of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management.

We focus on prioritising:

Te kounga o te wai, te haumarutanga me te mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi o te whakamarutanga | Water quality, safety and climate-resilient security.  

Kia koi, kia toitū hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua | Climate-smart and sustainable land use. 

Kia ora, kia āhei, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki te rerenga rauropi | Healthy, functioning and climate-resilient biodiversity. 

Kia toitū, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki ngā ratonga me ngā hanganga ā-whare | Sustainable and climate-resilient services and infrastructure. 

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