Senior Financial and Planning Advisor

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Potentia Full time

Mātau rōpū ake | About our ministry, group, and team


At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga (Ministry of Education), we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whanau.

To better deliver on this, we are currently undergoing an organisational design change. The transition phase to improve the way we deliver our purpose will be complete in 2023.


Te Pou Ohumahi Mātauranga (Education Workforce), is the incredibly passionate team that is responsible for leading some of the mahi (work).

This team was created in October 2021 as part of changes to Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga (Ministry of Education), driven by the Government's response to the Tomorrow's Schools review.

There have been many changes, advances and challenges since then, and now there is an opportunity to join the newly established Service Design and Implementation team to influence, shape and embed the next phase of this meaningful journey.


This is an opportunity to be part of a talented team that is focused on being an enabler for kaimahi and ākonga within the education sector in Aotearoa New Zealand, through user centric thinking and ways of working.


Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

As part of the newly established Education Workforce Programme Delivery team, the Financial Planning and Reporting role is primarily responsible for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of financial models and reporting across the Education Workforce group.

You will be working with a passionate programme delivery team, tracking and reporting on resource across multiple, complex programmes and projects.

You will be working to build, operate and improve key systems and services to create the necessary financial visibility across the group that allows for a holistic view of the work programme.


As well as adding value to financial information by analysing and presenting it in ways that provide insight and a stronger basis for making tactical and strategic decisions, you will also support and build capability across Education Workforce to ensure that programmes and projects are delivered effectively, efficiently and on time.


Main responsibilities will include:

  • Deliver fit for purpose high quality monitoring mechanisms that enable effective decisions
  • Work closely with project managers to manage resource and flag financial risks and issues
  • Provide analytical insights including informationvisuals to support business understanding
  • Review, validate and critique business cases and reports to Ministers with financial implications
  • Provide the Manager, Education Workforce, with a consolidated financial view across the team to support decisionmaking

We also offer:

  • Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported
  • The ability to purchase extra days leave
  • A range of employee network groups
  • An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey
  • Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments
  • Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing

Mōhou ake | About you
To excel in this role, you will be able to translate financial and operational insights into actionable business strategies. You'll be able to leverage data to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities, informing effective decision-making.


Proficiency in MS Excel and finance software will be important, as will your experience in budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic cost management.

You will have a sound grasp of public sector processes, accountability, and performance-driven decision-making and your comprehension of government financial mechanisms and fiscal timelines will contribute to your overall success.

To be successful in the role, you'll be working collaboratively with key stakeholders, developing relationships at all levels.


You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori.

You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.


You will also demonstrate:

  • An accounting or financial qualification
  • Ability to translate financial and operational information into practical business outcomes.
  • Effective time management skills and ability to work effectively and collaboratively as an effective team member
  • Ability to write concise and clear reports
  • Proven experience in effectively monitoring and managing project and program budgets, ensuring financial alignment and successful delivery throughout various stages
  • Excellent analytical skills clarity of thinking, ability to gather information and data and produce thorough, objective and methodologically sound advice

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