Lead with purpose. Drive financial excellence. Make a difference for whānau and communities.
Te Pā is a Kaupapa Māori organisation dedicated to creating a living, thriving ecology of care that heals, restores, and transforms lives. Through our work in reintegration, whānau resilience, mental and emotional wellbeing, addiction support, and whānau-centred services, we empower individuals and communities to achieve positive outcomes.
At Te Pā, our work is guided by the values of manaakitanga, whakapapa, wairuatanga, aroha, whanaungatanga, and rangatiratanga. We are committed to social justice, reducing inequity, and supporting whānau-centred outcomes. Daily interactions with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders reflect the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi: Partnership, Participation, and Protection. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to these principles and can demonstrate them in practice.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Accountant to join our Auckland team. Reporting to the CFO, you’ll lead a small finance team while delivering accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis that supports organisational performance and informed decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who combines strong technical accounting expertise with leadership capability and a strategic mindset and is not afraid to roll their sleeves up and get amongst! You’ll play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, supporting organisational growth, and contributing to meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Reporting
- Prepare and present monthly management reports, financial statements, profit and loss reports, balance sheets, and forecasts.
- Develop and manage annual budgets and monthly forecasting processes.
- Provide insightful financial analysis to support organisational objectives and business performance.
- Assist the CFO with audits, month-end reporting, annual accounts, budgeting, and strategic financial projects.
Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of Finance Administrators.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive team culture.
- Manage team performance, capability development, and succession planning.
- Allocate resources and workloads to ensure key finance deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
Financial Operations & Compliance
- Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, banking reconciliations, and financial controls.
- Ensure GST, PAYE, and RWT obligations are accurately prepared and submitted.
- Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial information in accordance with accounting standards.
- Support continuous improvement of finance processes and systems.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Degree qualified in Accounting or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years’ accounting experience, including reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate teams.
- Strong financial reporting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Xero (preferred) and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to perform well under pressure.
Desirable Experience
- Commitment to Kaupapa Māori values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Experience working with diverse communities.
- Te Reo Māori and/or Pasifika language skills.
- Social services, community, or not-for-profit sector experience.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced accounting professional looking for a leadership role where you can combine technical expertise with strategic influence while contributing to meaningful community outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.
Join Te Pā and help create positive change for whānau, communities, and future generations. Applications close 26 August 2026 or earlier if a suitable candidate is appointed sooner.
We support inclusive recruitment—let us know if you need accommodations made.
