Management & Capital Accountant

• Permanent, full-time position based in Whanganui.
• Key role in supporting financial performance and capital investment decisions across healthcare services in the Whanganui district.
• Join a collaborative finance team where your expertise will help shape strategic decision-making, strengthen financial governance, and support sustainable healthcare delivery.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. 

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across more than  80 locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. 

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. 

About the Role 

As a Management & Capital Accountant, you will deliver high-quality financial management, business partnering, and capital accounting support across a diverse portfolio of healthcare services.

Working closely with operational leaders, clinical directors, and managers, you will support financial sustainability through robust reporting, insightful analysis, and informed decision-making.

This varied role will see you:

• Partner with service leaders to develop budgets and forecasts
• Monitor financial performance and investigate variances
• Provide strategic financial advice to support decision-making
• Support and manage capital projects and business cases
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and oversee capital expenditure processes
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and accounting standards

Your ability to build strong relationships and translate complex financial information into meaningful insights will be key to delivering improved outcomes for both services and the communities they support.

About you 

As a finance professional, you'll bring strong analytical capability, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• A relevant tertiary qualification in finance, accounting, commerce, or a related discipline.
• At least three years' experience in management accounting, financial analysis, business partnering, or a similar finance role.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance monitoring.
• Knowledge of capital accounting, asset management, and financial systems (e.g., Oracle or similar ERP platforms)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with operational and clinical stakeholders.

Working for 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 now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 11:59PM Wednesday 1 July 2026. For further information, please contact Nicole Rickard on Nicole.Rickard@TeWhatuOra.Govt.NZ.

The full position description is available on the Health New Zealand Careers site.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.

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