Venues Ōtautahi venues attract and host a wide range of events in Christchurch and manage a diverse and iconic portfolio of community venues. Venues Ōtautahi own and manage the Christchurch Town Hall and Wolfbrook Arena, and manage Apollo Projects Stadium, Hagley Oval, the Air Force Museum of NZ and One New Zealand Stadium (due to open in April 2026).

One New Zealand Stadium will be New Zealand's premier and most accessible, inclusive, sustainable, and flexible Stadium. As we work towards our opening date in April 2026, the career opportunities here at Venues Ōtautahi are simply incredible. It is time to get your foot in the door!

It's an exciting time to join Venues Ōtautahi and you'll have the opportunity to help shape our future as part of our passionate and hard-working team.

About the role

Although the job title is Financial Accountant, this role covers a variety of tasks with an average month likely to also include tasks that you would associate with management accounting and business partnering, as well as the opportunity to get stuck into systems and analytics.

You will play a critical role in supporting our financial operations and strategic decision-making processes. You will provide comprehensive financial insights, drive innovation, and ensure our processes align with financial policies and best management practices.

Key responsibilities of the position are as follows:

• Deliver accurate financial accounting services, including month-end processes, reconciliations, and fixed asset management.
• Prepare financial statements, ensure audit compliance, and manage tax obligations (GST, FBT, Income Tax).
• Assist with budget preparation and financial analysis to support organisational goals.
• Lead or support financial process improvements and system upgrades.
• Support delivery of projects within the organisation.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal teams and other stakeholders.
• Prepare bi-annual and annual reports.

About you

You will have a strong work ethic, outstanding communication skills, and motivation to provide excellent customer service.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A high degree of proficiency in financial reporting, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and tax beneficial
• At least 4 years of practical accounting experience
• Membership of Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (or equivalent) is highly desirable
• Experience using Momentus (formerly known as Ungerbock) would be advantageous (but definitely not essential)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• A positive attitude, with the desire to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in as the business grows with the opening of One New Zealand Stadium

This role would suit a recently qualified accountant looking for their first commercial role, or a more experienced professional seeking a role with wider scope.

Benefits

On top of getting to work in the vibrant and fast moving events industry and playing a direct part in the opening and operation of One New Zealand Stadium, the role offers some great benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Onsite parking for staff
• Wellness policy providing additional benefits to staff
• Mobile phone

About us

The events held across the Venues Ōtautahi portfolio deliver significant social, cultural, environmental and economic benefit to the region and ultimately these iconic city venues play a valued role to the Christchurch way of life and the economic prosperity and social wellbeing of the region.

We act with aspiration, agility, kindness and are driven to take care of the venues to make them places of pride and delight for everyone. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

How to apply

Click "Apply" to be directed to our careers page where you can view the position description, or submit an application. Please contact: [email protected] if you have any further questions.

Applications close Monday 10 March, however applications will be considered as received and interviews may commence prior to the closing date for applications.