Senior Strategic Finance Advisor

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs NZ Full time

Type:
Fixed Term - 12 months

Hours:
Full Time

Location:
Wellington

Business Group:
Finance

Branch:
Organisational Capability and Services

Te Tari Taiwhenua/Internal Affairs serves and connects people, communities and government to build a safe, prosperous and respected nation.

We deliver value to New Zealanders in many ways - leading digital government, keeping Kiwis safe from harm, supporting strong and resilient communities, strengthening civic participation and governance, and fostering our cultural identity.

In other words, we are all about helping to make New Zealand better for New Zealanders.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the largest and most complex government agencies.

The Senior Strategic Finance Advisor will work with the CFO and Manager Strategic Finance to develop the Department's long term financial forecasting capability and then develop the capability of the FMIS system to enable a long term sustainable forecast can be developed.


Strategic Finance sits within He Pou Aronui / Organisational Capability and Services, a branch dedicated to supporting Te Tari Taiwhenua to succeed by providing corporate services that help business groups and people within DIA to make the best contribution to New Zealand.


To be successful in this role, you will

  • Support the Chief Financial Officer in providing strategic and intellectual leadership as a member of the Finance Leadership Team
  • Ensure the effective delivery of the finance strategy and work programme while achieving a reputation for excellence
  • Extend the forecast and advice horizon so that Finance and the Executive are aware of, and making decisions for, the longterm sustainability of the Department's finances
  • Ensure the Executive Leadership Team and Governance Committees have highquality insight, advice and reporting on which to make decisions
  • Identify opportunities to improve and streamline reporting systems, processes, and practices across the Department
  • Develop and drive improvement initiatives to leverage opportunities to build the finance capability across the Department


Working at the Department of Internal Affairs, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.

We are committed to making Te Tari Taiwhenua a high performing organisation and a great place to work. We offer opportunities to grow. We invest and believe in our people and offer diverse career opportunities to help them succeed.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.

Applications close:11:55pm, Friday, 4 August 2023

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