Title:  Senior Management Accountant - Wellington Metros

Senior Management Accountant – Wellington Metro

Position Description

• Contribute insightful financial and commercial advice
• Based Hutt Road, Kaiwharawhara Depot

He kōrero mō mātou | About us:

At KiwiRail, we connect New Zealanders sustainably, powering economic growth and ensuring vital freight and passenger services run smoothly. Our mission, "Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand," highlights our dedication to sustainability and community well-being. 

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. 

He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About the role:

The Senior Management Accountant – Wellington Metro (SMAWM), serves as a strategic business partner, providing financial oversight and commercial insight specifically for KiwiRail’s metropolitan (metro) network in Wellington.  Planned investment in the Wellington metro area will increase economic growth and productivity by allowing people and freight to be moved as efficiently, quickly and safely as possible.

Significant investment has already been made in the Wellington metropolitan network, and planned work will further develop commuter services in these areas. Once completed, the projects will:

• Provide a better customer experience for the commuters who already make millions of journeys on the network each year
• Ease congestion on the busiest parts of the network and allow for increased future demand
• Deliver a modern network that is more reliable and can be efficiently maintained

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.

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.

Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What (skills) you will bring:

Knowledge and experience

• 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
• A working knowledge of ERP systems, particularly SAP or Maximo and are adept at leveraging these for financial and asset management
• You have a track record of strategic financial partnerships with senior management and an ability to influence and challenge decisions
• You can use computer tools for information management
• You know how KiwiRail interacts with other agencies and Government

Ways of working / Work-related qualities

• You communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, fostering a culture of transparency and trust
• 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 prioritise customer needs, aligning financial strategies to deliver high-value outcomes for KiwiRail
• You champion diversity, inclusion, and collaborative practices, contributing positively to KiwiRail’s work culture

Qualifications

• You hold a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA, CA) is preferred

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you:

• 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

Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference?

Rā aukati | Applications close: 23 November 2025