Management Accountant

• Hamilton, Waikato Hospital
• Permanent, Full-Time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Management Accountant, you will support Finance Managers to drive financial performance and minimise financial risk. The role oversees that finance deliverables including monthly reporting, supporting decision making and the collation of budgets and forecasts are complete in a timely manner.

Key responsibilities:

• Working with the Finance Manager to provide effective partnering with and supporting business managers within a division or group of Divisions.
• Supporting business managers in budgeting and forecasting, including operating and capital budgeting.
• Accurate and timely internal reporting including financial and non-financial analysis to inform business decision making.
• Supporting business managers to understand reporting and to explain variances and take necessary remedial action.
• Ensuring that the business case process is followed and that business cases meet required standards.
• Adherence to the control environment.
• Adherence to data quality standards.
• Ensure that relevant accounting and reporting standards are followed.
• Ensure that internal audit requirements are met.
• Developing and maintaining relationships and networks that enable the service and entity to deliver strategic and operational goals.
• Facilitating positive relationships within and between services, and with other providers, agencies locally, regionally and nationally.

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About the Team/Service

As a member of the Finance team, this role has shared accountability for:

• Steward trust and public funds responsibly across the $1.4 billion Hospital and Specialist Services budget.
• Provide consistent, accurate, and timely financial information for decision-making.
• Partner with operational leaders to support clinical and service sustainability.
• Nationally led, regionally delivered, locally responsive – balancing standardisation with customer requirements.
• A trusted strategic partner rather than purely transactional, advising executives on productivity, investment, and cost sustainability.
• Digitally enabled, using common platforms, shared services, and data analytics to improve forecasting and resource allocation.
• Sustainable and future-focused, ensuring the health system can live within its means while still delivering equity of access and outcomes.

About Waikato

The Waikato region is a dynamic mix of stunning scenery and cultural richness, providing a variety of experiences for every age. Whether you're catching epic surf, discovering breathtaking underground wonders, or immersing yourself in the magic of a famous movie landscape, there's something for everyone to enjoy. 

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About Hamilton

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

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About you

As a Management Accountant, you’ll bring proven experience in management accounting roles. You have a strong track record as a management accountant.

As a Chartered Accountant (or equivalent), you combine professional credibility with a practical, solutions-focused approach – ensuring both the big picture and the finer details are taken care of.

• Undergraduate degree, preferably with a major in accounting.
• Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years accounting experience.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 15 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.