Finance, Procurement and Services Manager Join us, and support the delivery of great law for New Zealand.
Join a team that is inspired by challenging, diverse and meaningful work.
Be at the centre of central government.
Enjoy a great office location with flexible working options and an outstanding wellbeing package.
The Parliamentary Counsel Office (PCO) plays a critical role in developing and publishing New Zealand's legislation. Our vision of Great Law for New Zealand underpins everything we do. We work across government agencies to deliver legislation that is fit for purpose, constitutionally sound, and accessible.
The work we do is challenging, diverse, and integral to the lives of New Zealanders. There's no other place like it.
The team
The People, Services and Delivery group supports the organisation with services including HR, Finance, Procurement, Information Management, Operations, Risk & Assurance. We are collaborative, aspirational, and connected by our firm focus on supporting people to shape the future of New Zealand's law. We work to build strong and resilient relationships across the business to achieve strong engagement and effective partnerships.
We're a group of talented, committed professionals who consistently deliver high-quality outcomes for the business.
The role
We are looking for an experienced hands-on finance professional to lead the Finance, Procurement, and Services team at the PCO. A trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership team and holding the function of Chief Financial Officer, this is a broad and varied role which will deliver quality, pragmatic advice and support, including to the PCO's Audit & Risk Committee.
Your role will be directly responsible for delivering internal and external reporting, budgeting, and treasury functions, as well as the effective implementation and governance of all financial and procurement policies, procedures, and systems. You will also be closely involved in the PCO's business planning process and a member of the PCO management team.
This role connects broadly across Government, holding relationships with Treasury, Audit NZ, Office of the Auditor General, and Parliamentary Service.
In addition, you will lead a team of five to deliver budget management, payroll, contract management, property services, and executive support services for the PCO.
The successful applicant will have:
a hands-on delivery focus;
demonstrated experience of developing high-quality financial and business advice, analysis, and interpretation to support effective decision-making;
experience of owning and delivering internal and external reporting, budgeting, and treasury functions;
the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
built and managed high-quality procurement and supplier management capabilities;
experience managing a team who are responsible for diverse functions across the business.
You will be a passionate and people-focused finance leader, who finds working in a dynamic and developing environment energising.
Our culture
Located across the road from Parliament, PCO offers you a fascinating insight into Aotearoa's legislation. Our workplace encourages ambition and high performance - where diversity is welcomed, and where you can be rewarded with the satisfaction of delivering. Our small size allows you to be exposed to broad opportunities and grow your skills along the way. We value our people and provide a flexible and supportive environment.
We offer a range of resources to support your wellbeing such as 5 weeks' annual leave, access to fitness opportunities such as the Parliament gym, discounted health insurance, and annual vision and hearing test reimbursement, in-house te reo classes, and more.
How to apply
This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional and highly respected organisation. For more information about working at the PCO, as well as the job description, please visit our careers page www.pco.govt.nz/careers-at-the-pco.
All applications must be completed through this listing on Seek, and include a cover letter telling us why you are suitable for the role, and a CV.
Applications close: Tuesday 24 September 2024 at 5 pm.
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