💼 Full-Time Position

Financial Controller

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New Zealand Government
📍 wellington, wellington, New-Zealand
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Location
wellington, New-Zealand
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Posted
June 26, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Overview

Help lead the financial management of one of New Zealand’s most trusted public sector organisations. At the Electoral Commission, we work to help New Zealanders participate in democracy and have confidence in the electoral system. As part of our Enterprise Services Group, the Financial Controller plays a key role in overseeing the integrity, accountability and stewardship of public resources. This role is pivotal in ensuring the Commission has met all its statutory and reporting obligations, and the FMIS and Payroll systems are compliant with current legislation and are well managed for optimal performance.

About the role

As our Financial Controller you will:

  • Lead and develop the financial accounting team as well as the payroll team.
  • Have oversight and responsibility for the payment of suppliers and payroll.
  • Strengthen internal controls, financial policies and risk management frameworks.
  • Be responsible for t...