He ara pukenga, he ara tauwhiro, hei whakamana mātā waka 
The many pathways of knowledge, the many pathways of social work, upholding the dignity of all

Current vacancies on this page:

Senior Accountant

Mō te tūnga | About the role

This role contributes to organisational stewardship, supports continuous improvement of financial systems, and provides trusted financial leadership across the SWRB.

As Senior Accountant, you will play a key role within our Finance and Procurement team, providing trusted financial leadership and ensuring strong financial management, controls, and reporting across the organisation.

Reporting to the Finance and Procurement Manager, you will contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of SWRB’s finance function, supporting sound decision making and compliance in a complex public sector environment.

This is a hands-on role that balances technical accounting expertise with collaboration, leadership, and continuous improvement that balances technical accounting expertise with collaboration, leadership, and continuous improvement.

What you’ll do

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting internal and external financial reporting obligations, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial information, balance sheet, and asset records.
• Developing, maintaining, and implementing robust financial policies and internal control systems.
• Ensuring compliance with tax requirements, accounting standards, Public Finance Act obligations, and Treasury guidelines.
• Supporting the annual audit process.
• Preparing GST returns and management accounts.
• Providing financial advice and guidance across the organisation.
• Overseeing payroll authorisation and providing leadership on payroll matters, including reviewing and approving fortnightly payroll.
• Managing and ensuring the efficient operation of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Supporting and mentoring the Finance Administrator and contributing to a collaborative, high performing finance function.
• Actively identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, and financial practices.

Mōhou ake | About you

You’ll bring a strong mix of technical expertise, judgement, and relationship skills. You will have:

• 5 – 6 years experience in accounting, ideally across complex or public sector environments.
• CA or CPA qualified, with a Bachelor’s in Accounting, Business or related field.
• A solid understanding of government structures, public finance, and regulatory environments.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good understanding of Power BI report and SQL database.
• A collaborative, pragmatic approach and the confidence to provide sound financial advice.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload, plan ahead, manage time effectively, coordinate input from multiple stakeholders, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong commitment to and thorough understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te reo Māori, and te ao Māori, and their relevance to the social services sector.

Ko wai tātou | Who are we?

He ara pukenga, he ara tauwhiro, hei whakamana mātā waka 

The many pathways of knowledge, the many pathways of social work, upholding the dignity of all.

The Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) / Kāhui Whakamana Tauwhiro is a Crown Entity which is Aotearoa’s social worker regulator and lead agency for social worker workforce planning.  

It protects the safety of members of the public by ensuring social workers are competent and safe to practise and are accountable for the way in which they practise. It also enhances social workers’ professional practice and provide insight into the opportunities and challenges facing the social worker workforce. 

As the SWRB, we recognise our Crown-Māori commitment as a Te Tiriti O Waitangi partner and are committed to improving services and outcomes for Māori, strengthening the Crown’s relationship with Māori, and developing our Māori capability. 

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working options and a focus on wellbeing.
• Meaningful work that contributes to public safety and professional standards.
• A supportive, values‑driven organization.
• Opportunities to influence and strengthen financial practice.
• A collaborative environment where your expertise is valued.

For more information, please contact Rebecca.courtney@swrb.govt.nz. To apply please submit your CV and cover letter via the Seek website.

Applications close Wednesday 11th March 5:00pm

Chief Advisor, Social Work

Mō te tūnga | About the role

This is a rare opportunity for a senior social work leader to shape how Aotearoa regulates and plans for its social work workforce — from the inside, as SWRB’s senior professional voice. You’ll bring practice wisdom, regulatory credibility, and thought leadership to strengthen how we regulate and plan, providing strategic advice to the CE and Board, serving as a public face to the profession alongside the CE and Registrar, and contributing thought leadership across regulatory and workforce planning functions.

This role operates through influence rather than hierarchy—convening social work advisors across registration, complaints, and education, providing second opinion advice when needed, and championing our Māori Development approach – He Arapaki, and Te Tiriti obligations throughout our work.

This is a role for someone who is energised by transformation, comfortable with complexity, and ready to be a connector — between our regulatory functions and the sector, between professional standards and enhancing professionalism, between strategic direction and operational reality.

Mōhou ake | About you

You’re comfortable holding tension — between regulatory rigour and sector collaboration, strategic thinking and operational delivery, professional standards and genuine cultural humility. You lead without needing hierarchy. You build credibility through the quality of your thinking, the steadiness of your presence, and your ability to bring people together across different functions and perspectives.

You’re not daunted by transformation — you’re energised by it. And you understand that rebuilding trust, when needed, takes both patience and courage.

• Senior NZ Registered Social Worker status with significant practice experience and sector credibility.
• Proven ability to lead through influence in matrix or cross-functional environments.
• Deep understanding of state sector and regulatory environments, including constitutional frameworks.
• Demonstrated understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and te ao Māori in social services.
• Track record of senior leadership, stakeholder management, and building strong, trusted relationships.
• Experience providing professional second opinions or resolving practice impasses.

Ko wai tātou | Who are we?

The Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) / Kāhui Whakamana Tauwhiro is a Crown Entity which is Aotearoa’s social worker regulator and lead agency for social worker workforce planning.  

It protects the safety of members of the public by ensuring social workers are competent and safe to practise and are accountable for the way in which they practise. It also enhances social workers’ professional practice and provide insight into the opportunities and challenges facing the social worker workforce. 

 As the SWRB, we recognise our Crown-Māori commitment as a Te Tiriti O Waitangi partner and are committed to improving services and outcomes for Māori, strengthening the Crown’s relationship with Māori, and developing our Māori capability. 

 Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you?

• Work that matters — contributing to public safety, professional standards, and the strength of the social work workforce across Aotearoa.
• A values-driven organisation where your expertise is valued.
• A place on the Senior Leadership Team, with direct influence on strategic direction.
• Hybrid working options and a focus on wellbeing.
• A collaborative environment that takes He Arapaki and Te Tiriti obligations seriously.

For more information, please contact Rebecca.courtney@swrb.govt.nz. To apply please submit your CV and cover letter via the Seek website.

 Applications close Monday 23rd March 9:00am