Senior Management Accountant - Wellington Metros

Description

As our SMAWM, you will work with the Operations and Infrastructure Commercial Finance team, various business unit support teams and the financial control teams to capture, classify and process all of the business transactions into accurate, timely and relevant financial information.

Your responsibilities include managing CAPEX and OPEX spend within agreed funding envelopes by optimising budget and forecast accuracy, and aligning financial outcomes with KiwiRail’s operational and strategic infrastructure goals. This role is pivotal in achieving KiwiRail’s mission for “boringly reliable” and efficient metropolitan rail services.

This role supports the Commercial Finance Manager – Infrastructure (CFMI) and collaborates with Infrastructure’s metro team in Wellington to drive operational efficiency, as well as delivering well planned and appropriately prioritised maintenance, capital renewals and investment to achieve high quality outcomes for metro partners (GWRC) and the travelling public. This includes embedding mature robust asset management processes for both new and existing infrastructure assets.

• Deliver a modern network that is more reliable and can be efficiently maintained
• Contribute insightful financial and commercial advice
• You prioritise customer needs, aligning financial strategies to deliver high-value outcomes for KiwiRail
• Ease congestion on the busiest parts of the network and allow for increased future demand
• Provide a better customer experience for the commuters who already make millions of journeys on the network each year

Requirements

Ways of working / Work-related qualities

You must have current NZ work rights to apply for this role.

• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA, CA) is preferred
• You communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, fostering a culture of transparency and trust
• A working knowledge of ERP systems, particularly SAP or Maximo and are adept at leveraging these for financial and asset management
• You exhibit strong decision-making abilities, showing agility and strategic insight in a complex project environment
• You demonstrate resilience and adaptability, working effectively under pressure and navigating organisational change
• You can use computer tools for information management
• You know how KiwiRail interacts with other agencies and Government
• At least five years post-qualification experience in finance or commercial management within infrastructure or asset-heavy industries
• Demonstrated experience in high-level financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting for large-scale capital projects
• You have a track record of strategic financial partnerships with senior management and an ability to influence and challenge decisions
• You hold a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field

Benefits

Our people make KiwiRail exceptional. By fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace, we empower everyone to contribute their best. If you’re passionate about innovation and safety, we’d love to welcome you aboard.

• 4% KiwiSaver employer contribution
• 25 annual leave days
• Access to discounted travel, health insurance & holiday houses across NZ as part of the Staff Welfare Trust
• A strong Zero Harm policy to keep you safe

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance