• Provide trusted advice on accounting, taxation and audit matters.
• Lead and develop a small financial accounting team
• Bring your strong eye for detail and communication skills
• Fixed Term 12 Months - Parental Leave Cover

About the role:

We are seeking a Team Leader in a fixed term capacity for our financial accounting team.Reporting to the Finance Strategy and Planning Manager, you will provide technical leaderships and guidance across the financial accounting function across financial reporting compliance, taxation, accounting standards and be the subject matter expert.

You will lead, support and develop a small financial accounting team and oversee the preparation of the Annual Report Financial Statements, monitor risks and provide advice while driving improvements in financial processes and controls within your team.

About you:

We are looking for a highly qualified Chartered Accountant with active membership of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CAANZ).

You will bring at several years of advanced accounting or audit experience in a large organisation including preparation of, or audit, of Tier 1 group annual financial statements and a solid understanding of IPSAS or IFRS accounting standards. Leadership experience is essential with a proven track record of managing and developing a team of at least three staff, mentoring and fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. Experience in local government taxation is desirable.

Your strengths will be balanced between your leadership/development skills and your technical expertise in your accounting field.  You must be pragmatic and have the ability to influence others and find win-win solutions.  We also want to see your excellent communication skills as these will be put to good use in the reports your write and the presentations you give to Council, management or the public. 

The perks:

This is a fabulous opportunity to join a performance and values-based organisation that invests in the development of its people. At council we offer:

• A great team environment
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Assistance with relocation if outside of the region
• Attractive benefits package
• A day off on your birthday!

Ready to make the jump?

To download the PD, and to apply for this role go to: https://careers.tasman.govt.nz/Vacancies and enter ref code 6858872

For more information contact the People and Wellbeing Team on Ph. 03 543 8400.

Applications close 22 February 2026