Nga kawenga | About the role We are looking for a Finance Manager who will engage with external audits, oversee capital accounting processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
As the Finance Manager, you will drive process improvements, support leadership activities, and contribute to business decision-making with a strategic perspective.
This role is ideal for individuals seeking to lead a dynamic finance team and make a significant impact on our financial functions.
This role offers a high level of responsibility and influence in shaping financial strategies, ensuring compliance, and driving improvements within the Department.
It provides an opportunity to lead a dedicated team, engage with senior management, and play a key role in strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities: Lead a team of experts to deliver excellent financial processes and advice.
Drive improvements and contribute to decision-making.
To be successful in this role you will have: In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Public Sector financial management environment, including a thorough knowledge of all relevant statutes, Government policy, accounting principles, and management practices.
Proven ability to operate successfully at a senior management level with effective experience in managing teams, delegating duties and responsibilities.
Ability to effectively tailor technical financial information to suit experts and non-financial audiences, including the ability to convey messages robustly and convincingly in written or oral form (including formal presentations).
Strong business and commercial acumen and understanding of modern business management and financial analysis techniques.
Ability to strategically evaluate options, assess risk and trade-offs, to allow sound resource allocation decisions to be made.
You will need to be a qualified Accountant for this role.
The midpoint of the salary range is $143,461 per annum, and the full range (85%-120%) is $121,942 - $172,154 per annum.
Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us, and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi.
It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace.
We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals and that of the collective talent in our whanau.
We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and Rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation.
We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department, highlighting relevant skills and experience.
Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
Applications close on: Wednesday 4th September 2024 All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency.
Applications received via email will not be considered.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted; please do not contact the Hiring Manager directly, instead reach out to #J-18808-Ljbffr
