Finance Associate

University of Otago

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Job Description

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FINANCE ADVISORY

FINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISION (FSD) | TE RATOKA PŪTEA

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

The University of Otago is New Zealand's oldest University and has a strong teaching and research tradition and well-established national and international linkages. It is also one of New Zealand's largest universities, with over 20,000 students, assets in excess of $2.0 billion and 4,000 full-time equivalent staff based in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland and Invercargill.

Ranked within the top 1% of universities in the world, the University of Otago recognises that our staff are the key to our success.

The role | Te mahi

As a Finance Associate, you will provide expert financial advice, analysis and day-to-day support to executives and managers that strengthen the business unit’s finances and support effective decision making.

This role is part of the central Finance Advisory team of 50 staff and reports to the Finance Manager.

We have two positions available, one supporting our Health Sciences Division, and the other supporting our Humanities Division.

Skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

We are looking for individuals with experience in

Providing financial advisory services, including month end accounting; financial reporting, analysis and commentary; financial forecasting and budgeting; financial modelling and analysis.

Stakeholder engagement.

* Giving financial advice and guidance to non-finance senior managers.

Recognised qualification(s) appropriate to the role and considerable relevant finance experience are essential for the role.

A tertiary level qualification in an accounting/finance discipline is preferred.

Further details | Pūroko

These are full-time (37.5 hours), permanent roles located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The appointment range for this position is $75,631 to $80,503. Top of range $88,750 per annum.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence – please contact Fraser Hunter (Divisional Manager Finance, Health Sciences) or Quentin Johnson (Divisional Manager Finance, Humanities) via the contact details below.

Application | Tono

Applications quoting reference number 2601516 will close on Sunday, 1 November 2026.

Additional Information

Contact: Fraser Hunter - Health Sciences
Contact: Quentin Johnson - Humanities
Position details: Job Description
Further Information: Department Website
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Location: About Dunedin
Primary Location

NZL-SI-Dunedin

Employment Status

Permanent

Salary Level and Range Level 6 (Range of Appointments $75,631 to $80,503, Top of Range $88,750)

Organisation

Finance Advisory Service

Job Function

Accountant and Analyst

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