The posting
Company Description
At Hamilton City Council, our people are united by a shared purpose: to improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians. As one of New Zealand's largest city councils, we're proud to serve a growing and vibrant community while delivering services and projects that improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians every day.
You'll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and community impact. Together, we're on track to being one of New Zealand's leading community-focused councils, where everyone matters and every contribution helps shape the future of our city.
If you're looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and the opportunity to make a real difference in your community, you'll find it here.
Job Description
He angituutanga: The opportunity
Are you naturally curious about what sits behind the numbers? Do you enjoy digging into data, spotting trends and helping people make better commercial decisions?
We’re looking for a Finance Analyst to join our Group Performance & Planning team on a 12-month fixed-term parental leave cover. You’ll provide financial analysis, insights and business partnering across our diverse Destinations group.
Working across Hamilton Gardens, H3 venues, Te Kaaroro Nature Precinct and Te Whare o Taonga Waikato Museum and Gallery, you’ll help our leaders understand the story behind their financial and business performance and turn information into insights that support better decision-making.
Your day to day will include:
- Providing financial analysis, reporting and commercial insights across the Destinations group.
- Partnering with our businesses to understand performance, opportunities and challenges.
- Helping bring the numbers to life by identifying trends and the key drivers behind performance.
- Supporting financial reporting for major events and helping us understand their wider economic impact.
- Supporting customer survey activity and analysis across the group.
- Contributing to planning, reporting and special projects.
- Building strong relationships with people across Destinations, Council and our external partners.
- Looking for opportunities to continuously improve the way we work and the insights we provide.
Qualifications
Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience
You’ll be someone who enjoys working with numbers but is equally interested in what they mean and what we should do next.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
- A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Business Administration or a related field.
- Around 2–3 years’ experience in a finance assistant, analyst or similar role.
- Sound knowledge of financial reporting and data integrity.
- Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Practical financial and commercial acumen.
- The ability to analyse complex information and turn it into clear, useful insights.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to deliver quality work within deadlines.
- A curious mindset and willingness to ask questions and dig deeper.
- The ability to build positive working relationships with a range of people.
Experience in local government would be useful, but it’s certainly not essential.
Additional Information
He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?
Circa $75K dependent on skills and experience.
Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer
We invest in our people, their wellbeing, and their future. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to support you both inside and outside of work, including:
- We support flexible ways of working that balance individual wellbeing, team and business needs. And great outcomes for our community.
- We support professional development and opportunities to grow your career.
- Two wellbeing days each year to focus on what matters most to you (after one year of service).
- Fully funded Unimed health insurance, including hospital and surgical cover, with discounted rates for family members.
- Free annual health checks and flu vaccinations.
- The option to purchase additional annual leave for greater flexibility.
- Eye care support, including reimbursement towards eye testing and prescription glasses.
- Access to a wide range of local discounts, including gyms, healthcare providers, retail stores, and more.
Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now!
- View the position description.
- Click apply
- Complete your application.
If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. Alternatively, you can use the 'Write a message to the Hiring Team' text box.
Applications close on: 25 November 2026
Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.
Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.
All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here
It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.
As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.
This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.
