Head of Finance

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Science New Zealand Full time
Head of Finance - Christchurch, New Zealand - Science New Zealand Description
Head of Finance
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Enhanced annual leave, sick leave and KiwiSaver benefits plus income insurance and life protection:
  • Support a team of passionate people focused on science for our land and our future:
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Head Manaaki Whenua's finance team as an integral leader in the organisation:
  • Confident leading projects and managing through change, ensuring stakeholder engagement and motivation.

We are looking for a talented financial professional who is also a passionate people leader, to drive the finance function of our organisation with a focus on continual improvement.

About the opportunity

The Head of Finance fronts the Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research's Finance team and is an integral leader for the business, responsible for the day-to-day management of the finance function, ensuring all stakeholder requirements are met.

The Head of Finance works closely with the General Manager Corporate Services in maintaining the Company's financial integrity and sustainability through strategic business planning, financial reporting and systems management.

This role has a broad list of stakeholders both internally and externally, and the ability to build and maintain these relationships will be critical in this role.

This position is permanent, full time, reports to the General Manager, Corporate Services, and is based at our Lincoln site.

About you
You will be an experienced financial professional with at least seven years' experience leading a team. Your exceptional communication skills combined with your financial nous will be key to your success in this role.

You will take deadlines in your stride and have the desire to be involved strategically alongside capably managing Manaaki Whenua's day to day finances.

Why Manaaki Whenua
Our land, our future - this is the essence of why Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research exists.

At Manaaki Whenua we undertake research that focuses on preserving New Zealand's rich biodiversity, improving biosecurity, and protecting the health of the land, fresh water and soil resources we need for a prosperous future.

We recognise the importance of partnerships, the special role of Māori, and the need to ensure that all New Zealanders have the knowledge, understanding, and tools to truly live in harmony with our precious environment.

We are recognised nationally and internationally for the quality of our research and work with a wide range of organisations within New Zealand and globally.

Manaaki Whenua embraces diversity and is committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

What we offer

As an employee of Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, you will work with passionate and talented people in a caring and family friendly environment.

You will enjoy good staff benefits and the opportunity for personal growth and career development.

Our staff benefits include enhanced leave and KiwiSaver contributions after a stand down period, a hybrid working policy that supports partial working from home (WFH), regular performance appraisals and salary reviews.

How to apply

Applications close on Wednesday 3 April 2024 NZT 5PM.
Job Details
  • Crown research institute
Manaaki Whenua- Reference #
Posted on
20 Mar 2024- Closes on

03 Apr :00- Location(s)

Christchurch- Expertise
Finance & Accounting- Job level(s)
Management- Work type(s)
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