Capex & Fixed Asset Accountant

Nau mai, haere mai. We’re Chorus. You may have already heard about us and know we’re the team empowering the digital future of Aotearoa with our ultra-fast fibre. We’re a talented bunch who are passionate about our purpose: Unleashing potential through connectivity. Enabling better futures for Aotearoa.  

Te Momo Tūranga | Contract:  Fixed Term Contract

Te Wāhi |Where: Wellington

Te Pūtake | Why we’re hiring: We’re stepping into our next chapter, aspiring toward 80% fibre uptake across the motu by 2030. With our new strategy providing the roadmap for what we’re working to achieve and how we’ll get there, opportunities are emerging as we seek to expand our capability and talent in new and different spaces. 

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity 

Join Chorus as our Fixed Assets and Capex Accountant on a 10-month fixed term contact, where you’ll play a critical role in supporting and driving our financial performance through ownership of the Fixed Asset Register (approximately $6 billion net book value) and delivering high-quality asset reporting and analysis across the Group.

Reporting to the Fixed Assets and Projects Finance Manager within Group Reporting, you’ll work as part of our Financial Control team, contributing to key reporting and audit processes, maintaining robust internal controls, and ensuring compliance with IFRS standards.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing all aspects of fixed assets accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation, reconciliations, and project lifecycle management in SAP.
• Driving continuous improvement across asset-related processes and ensuring strong governance and internal controls.
• Producing accurate and insightful capital expenditure reports, supporting investment business cases, and performing detailed analysis on budget variances and asset performance.
• Supporting the integrity of financial systems and contributing to the enhancement of internal financial controls and policy documentation.
• Leading depreciation forecasting and asset modelling, and playing a pivotal role in annual asset lives review.
• Supporting audit processes, regulatory compliance, and contributing to external reporting requirements including NZX, IFRS, and Commerce Commission obligations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a technically complex, fast-paced environment and enjoys working across diverse stakeholder groups including CFO, internal audit, investment managers, and external auditors.

Ō Wheako, ō Pūkenga | Your Experience 

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a strong mix of accounting acumen, analytical thinking, and systems-savviness.

• At least 3+ years’ experience in an accounting role, ideally in a large and complex business environment.
• CA qualification (or currently working towards).
• Proven experience in financial reporting, fixed asset accounting, and analysis.
• Familiarity with ERP systems – SAP experience is highly regarded.
• A strong understanding of IFRS and fixed asset accounting policies and controls.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing process improvements and system enhancements.
• Ability to lead and support junior team members (including delegating and reviewing work).

If you’re passionate about financial excellence, governance, and process optimisation – and ready to make a measurable impact - we’d love to hear from you. You’ll bring excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, along with a detail-oriented mindset and strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, enabling you to confidently navigate complexity and contribute to continuous improvement across the business.

Not sure that you meet all the requirements? If you still think you could be great for the role, we encourage you to apply! 

Mō mātou | About us 

We’re shaping a future where all New Zealanders are free to access opportunities that define their own lives, as we expand our network to help Aotearoa grow. 

With a new strategy in place and a powerful, inspiring purpose, Chorus is an exciting space right now. We’re on the path to moving from being the great network builder to being the great network operator. To do that, we embrace our mindsets: Be bold, ignite growth, Honour our past, reimagine our future, and Connect communities, empower people. We need people who not only embody these mindsets and the underpinning behaviours but who also inspire others to do the same. 

With our Chorus Care package benefits behind you, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside a caring, open-minded team in an environment that embraces diversity, encourages innovation, redefines flexibility, and offers an enviable work life balance. 

Nōu te mana | Work your way 

We know how to do hybrid working well and have been doing it for years and encourage you to find ways to work flexibly.  If it suits your circumstances and delivers great outcomes for Chorus – that’s when you know you’ve found the Flex@Chorus Sweet Spot! 

He Wāhi Whakaōrite Whiwhinga Mahi.  

We have a fair, inclusive and equitable culture where our differences are our strengths, we connect on shared values, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.  Please let us know of any accessibility requirements you would like us to consider to support you with your application. We know women are underrepresented in senior roles, and we want to change that.  If you’re a woman looking for your next step, in a company that genuinely supports your growth, has a flexible work culture and visible female leaders we’d encourage you to apply.  

Come be part of a new era at Chorus, apply today.