Senior Accountant/Manager - Māori Sector

Company Description

Titiro atu ki ngā taumata o te moana
Look beyond the horizon to the future

Join us. But be you. At Deloitte, you’ll do more than just join something, you’ll add something.  You’ve found a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to work alongside brilliant people on the things that really matter. There really is only one question: What impact do YOU want to make?

The team you’ll join:

Our purpose is to partner with Māori organisations and leaders to advance intergenerational aspirations and outcomes grounded in tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We work alongside iwi, hapū, whānau, Māori incorporations, trusts, post‑settlement governance entities and Māori‑owned businesses, supporting them to grow and protect pūtea, taonga, assets and enterprises while upholding kaupapa Māori values.

You will be part of a team where cultural capability is not optional. We expect our people to engage respectfully and confidently in Māori spaces, understand Māori governance contexts, and contribute to strengthening Māori economic and social outcomes. Anchored from our Deloitte Rotorua office and Hourua Pae Rau team supporting clients and communities across New Zealand with a particular focus on iwi and private clients. Our passionate and expert team also administers several Māori incorporations and includes significant representation from Hourua Pae Rau, Deloitte New Zealand’s dedicated Māori services team. 

Job Description

The impact you’ll make:

As a Māori Sector Manager, you will play a leadership role in supporting Māori organisations to grow and protect their pūtea, assets and enterprises for the benefit of whānau, hapū and iwi. You will bring both technical expertise and cultural understanding to your work, helping Māori clients navigate complexity while remaining aligned to their values and aspirations.

This role is suited to someone who is motivated by purpose, comfortable working in Māori governance and leadership contexts, and committed to contributing positively to Māori economic and social outcomes.

Your typical day may include:

• Leading and managing a portfolio of Māori sector clients, including trusts, incorporations and Māori‑owned entities
• Building and maintaining trusted relationships with Māori governors, executives and stakeholders
• Providing high‑quality business advisory support, including financial reporting, tax, and strategic insight
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements, tax returns and management accounts
• Identifying risks, opportunities and solutions that reflect Māori values and intergenerational objectives
• Acting as a role model and mentor for accountants and senior accountants, supporting their development
• Contributing to governance reporting and decision‑making processes
• Working collaboratively with Hourua Pae Rau and wider Deloitte teams to deliver integrated Māori sector solutions

Qualifications

Your expertise:

In addition to strong technical accounting capability, this role requires a clear commitment to working in and for the Māori sector.

You’ll also bring:

• 5+ years’ accounting or business advisory experience
• CA qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience working with Māori organisations, iwi entities, or in kaupapa Māori environments (preferred)
• Strong understanding of accounting and tax issues relevant to Māori entities and SMEs in Aotearoa
• Experience in financial modelling, forecasting, or senior finance roles (desirable)
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders
• Experience leading teams, mentoring staff, and managing competing priorities
• Cultural competence and confidence engaging in Māori contexts, with a willingness to continue developing this capability

Additional Information

Making an impact that matters, together:

We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people. Everything we do is with intent - the intent to make a meaningful difference.

Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including ‘taking care of each other’ and ‘fostering inclusion’, is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential. For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop.

How you’ll be rewarded:

We hold a simple belief – that our people’s hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration. The Deloitte experience is founded on concepts of trust, balance, wellbeing and the importance of personal connection.

We offer you:

• Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you, us and our clients best    
• Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships
• Subsidised health insurance
• Income protection insurance
• 22 days annual leave
• Social events, social sports teams, and monthly firm drinks
• A focus on wellness and well-being
• Community focused volunteer days
• A focus on the environment and sustainability
• Plus much more

Does this sound like the sort of role and organisation for you? Then apply now! We’d love to hear from you.

Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu.
With feathers, the bird will fly.

We believe the strongest teams are made up of diverse individuals and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that women and individuals from under-represented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all criteria. If you're passionate about this role and believe you have the skills, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience, ideal working hours or qualifications aren't a perfect match.

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