Senior Accountant Jobs in New Zealand

Date: 16 Apr 2025
Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council

• Implement analytics to evaluate asset performance, degradation trends and risk exposure
• Join Auckland Council’s Asset Management Centre of Excellence
• Hybrid role with flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Auckland Council has an exciting opportunity for asset management experts who understand the importance of investment and performance modelling to join the Asset Management Centre of Excellence.

You will help support the asset-owning departments in the council to optimise their investment in managing assets, and to drive high performance across the organisation. You will help set us on a path to becoming the best-performing local government in Australasia.

With a renewed focus on the importance of asset management, driven enthusiastically by our Chief Executive and supported by the Executive Leadership Team, this is a rare opportunity to make a significant difference in one of the largest asset-owning entities in New Zealand. We have embarked on a major transformation to align with the ISO 55000 series, starting with developing an Asset Management Policy and Committee.

This is a critical role for the council, focusing on optimising predictive models and analytical frameworks to support asset investment decision-making and performance analysis.

As the Senior Advisor, Asset Investment & Performance, you will:

• develop and support the modelling of investment portfolio options
• implement predictive analytics to evaluate asset performance, degradation trends, and risk exposure
• provide evidence-based insights to inform asset planning, risk management, and resource allocation
• coordinate the approach and metrics with the Asset Management Centre of Excellence Systems Improvements team
• support the Principal Financial Integration role within the Systems Improvement team

He kōrero mōu: About you
This role requires expertise in asset management investment modelling. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• strong skills in analysing complex and incomplete data to generate actionable insights for decision-makers
• asset management knowledge, including funding sources and asset management principles
• understanding of ISO 5500X standards and the International Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM).
• ability to link policy considerations and decisions to operational process outcomes.
• passion for continuous improvement and a drive to provide clarity for decision-makers through asset management processes.

We still encourage you to apply if you have some but not all these requirements.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE.

Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.
Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
Applications close: Sunday 4 May 2025
Find a copy of the position description HERE (note that the formal job title is Senior Asset Management Investment and Performance Advisor).

If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.