Senior Advisor, Finance

3 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission leads the public sector to make a positive difference for New Zealand and New Zealanders.
**About the role**:
As the Senior Advisor Finance, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will need to be both passionate and experienced when it comes to business partnering and fiscal management.
In this role, you will build strong relationships with Deputy Chief Executives and line managers to guide, advise, influence and support them in their fiscal responsibilities. Some managers have not held a budget delegation before, so skills and experience in stakeholder management is essential. You will also have a strong service ethic will enable you to quickly form trusted relationships with people at all levels, both internally and externally.
In this role you will support the Finance, Performance and Assurance team to:

- ensure the Commission achieve value for money through efficient and effective use of its funding
- strengthen the finance function through seeking continuous improvement opportunities, and the development of accountability documents and internal controls
- assist the team in carrying out financial processes and producing accountability documents
- support the development and maintenance of the capital plan and the asset management framework.

**To succeed in this role, you will**:

- have a good understanding of financial management and best practice in the Public Service
- be qualified as a Chartered Accountant (or equivalent professional qualification)
- be proficient in excel and finance management information systems, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and tools.

Previous experience and knowledge of public sector procurement and/or asset and investment management would be advantageous.
**About the team and group**:
Our finance team is small but with a lot of influence. There is a strong emphasis on sound fiscal management across the Public Service, giving the team a unique opportunity to overhaul the Commission's approach to fiscal management. This is a unique opportunity for a strong and capable accountant to have a big impact.
This position will sit within the Enabling Services group, which enables the Commission to deliver and perform at its best. The group provides a range of corporate services including information technology, human resources, finance, property, planning and reporting, risk and assurance.
This position usually pays between $106,296 and $129,471 depending on skills and experience. The full range allows for progression up to a maximum of $142,176 depending on skills and experience.
We believe in a diverse and inclusive Public Service which reflects the communities that we serve.
Talk to us about what flexible work arrangements might work for both you and us.



  • Wellington City, New Zealand The Treasury Full time

    **Unique opportunity for a Senior Advisor to influence performance of finance functions across the public sector.** - _ Are you interested in building capability of finance professionals across the public sector? _ - _Do you enjoy having a varied and influential programme of work? _ - _Want to use your superb relationship skills to influence and drive...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Unique opportunity for a Senior Advisor to influence performance of finance functions across the public sector. - Are you interested in building capability of finance professionals across the public sector? - Do you enjoy having a varied and influential programme of work? - Want to use your superb relationship skills to influence and drive improvements...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    **Type**: Fixed Term - 12 months Hours: Full Time Location: Wellington Business Group: Finance Branch: Organisational Capability and Services 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...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Chief Advisor, Strategic Finance (12 Month Fixed Term) Strategy, Governance, and Engagement Group Within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), the Strategy, Governance, and Engagement Group (SGE) provides the backbone and glue to support DPMC to achieve its strategic priorities and manage risk. It is a lean team that flexes as needed to...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand HAYS Full time

    Permanent Senior Finance Business Partner in Central Wellington **Your new company** This complex government organisation works in partnership with the wider public sector domain in order to work smarter and continuously find ways to be better at what they do. As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you'll be at the forefront of driving positive change, best...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand HAYS Full time

    Senior Advisor Role **Your new company** This is a small crown entity based in the Wellington CBD. It comes with a supportive and friendly team environment. This organisation is looking for someone to join their team ASAP for a permanent role within the fund specialist team. **Your new role** **Your key accountabilities will include** - Managing and...

  • Advisor, Finance

    3 weeks ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission leads the public sector to make a positive difference for New Zealand and New Zealanders. **About the role**: As the Advisor Finance, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will have fundamental financial skills in a wide range of areas, particularly financial and management accounting, and you will be...

  • Investment Advisor

    2 months ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes. We’re working towards specific goals and targets...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand Corporate Finance Full time

    **About us** - The Fletcher Building family is a community made up of people who use all their experience, skills and individuality to do amazing work. We are listed on both the NZX and ASX and have some 30 businesses across New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific. We are firm believers in attracting and retaining talented people from diverse...

  • Principal Advisor

    3 months ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Be part of the mahi we are undertaking to shape a platform that will enable change to happen across the system. Mō te tūnga | About the role The Finance team is responsible for monitoring the long term financial investment delivery plan, covering areas such as Public and Transitional Housing, Infrastructure Investment, schemes to promote home ownership and...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Join our Strategy, Finance & Performance Puni as a Senior Advisor! You will be working in a fast-paced environment covering broad aspects This opportunity will suit an Intermediate Advisor willing to step up or a Senior Advisor ready to hit the ground running! Te Puni Kōkiri, the Ministry of Māori Development, has a Senior Advisor role in our Strategy &...

  • Senior Risk Advisor

    2 weeks ago


    Wellington, New Zealand Robert Walters Full time

    This is a newly created role in a government organisation that understands that effective risk management is critical to success. We are recruiting for a Senior Risk Advisor on a 12 month fixed term contract. The Senior Risk Advisor will play a pivotal role in the 2nd line risk function, working closely with the 1st line of the business to identify risks,...

  • Senior Risk Advisor

    1 week ago


    Wellington, New Zealand Robert Walters Full time

    This is a newly created role in a government organisation that understands that effective risk management is critical to success.We are recruiting for a Senior Risk Advisor on a 12 month fixed term contract. The Senior Risk Advisor will play a pivotal role in the 2nd line risk function, working closely with the 1st line of the business to identify risks,...

  • Senior Risk Advisor

    2 weeks ago


    Wellington, New Zealand Robert Walters Full time

    This is a newly created role in a government organisation that understands that effective risk management is critical to success.We are recruiting for a Senior Risk Advisor on a 12 month fixed term contract. The Senior Risk Advisor will play a pivotal role in the 2nd line risk function, working closely with the 1st line of the business to identify risks,...

  • Senior Risk Advisor

    1 week ago


    Wellington, New Zealand Robert Walters Full time

    This is a newly created role in a government organisation that understands that effective risk management is critical to success.We are recruiting for a Senior Risk Advisor on a 12 month fixed term contract. The Senior Risk Advisor will play a pivotal role in the 2nd line risk function, working closely with the 1st line of the business to identify risks,...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    This is a key leadership role in the Finance function of Aotearoa's central bank - come join us in our mission to enable the economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders! - Be part of a positive and collaborative team working across RBNZ/Te Pūtea Matua to deliver strategic and operational finance services. - Wellington based (preferred),...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Tēnā koe. Nau mai ki te Kuratini Tuwhera. The Open Polytechnic - Kuratini Tuwhera is is Aotearoa New Zealand's leading distance and online learning provider with an enviable reputation in the vocational sector. We specialise in taking the learning to our students, focusing on enabling the success of approximately 35,000 students each year. We're a place...

  • Senior Finance Admin

    3 months ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand HAYS Full time

    Senior Finance Admin based near the Haywards (Porirua) **Your new company** Your new company is well known throughout New Zealand and has a great reputation in the market, they are based in Porirua near the Haywards and looking to onboard a Senior Finance Admin to join the team. **Your new role** - Accounts payable - Accounts receivable - Payroll...


  • Wellington, New Zealand Willows Landing Senior Living Full time

    Senior Financial Accountant | Lead with Expertise Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Financial Accountant to play a pivotal role within their finance team. As the 2IC, you will be a key leader, providing mentorship and guidance to a team of three accountants. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial...


  • Wellington, New Zealand Willows Landing Senior Living Full time

    Senior Financial Accountant | Lead with ExpertiseOur client is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Financial Accountant to play a pivotal role within their finance team. As the 2IC, you will be a key leader, providing mentorship and guidance to a team of three accountants. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial...