Business Advisor

2 weeks ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

**Lead financial planning, reporting, and performance analysis**:

- **Drive solutions to problems and challenges in a complex and fast paced environment**:

- **Provide expert advice to senior leaders and business units**:

- **Collaborate across TAU to improve processes and outcomes**:

- **Work independently while contributing to learning circles and communities of practice**

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) is Auckland’s cultural, events and destination agency. It enriches the cultural life and vibrancy of Auckland through events, experiences and taonga (treasures). Its work connects communities, celebrates identity and grows Auckland’s reputation as a world-class place to live, visit and belong. TAU is a proud Auckland Council-controlled organisation.

**He angitūtanga: The opportunity**

As a Business Advisor with Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU), you will provide expert financial and business advice that helps strengthen the performance of our business units. This role is pivotal to ensuring managers have accurate, timely information to support sound decision-making. You’ll lead planning, performance reporting, and financial analysis across both financial and non-financial measures, while also contributing to special projects that enhance business performance, planning, and reporting across TAU. Your insights will play a key role in improving efficiency, driving results, and ensuring alignment with TAU’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead, support and coordinate business planning, ensuring delivery of strategic goals and accurate input into the Long Term and Annual Plans.
- Provide timely financial analysis, reporting, and performance insights (including operating budgets, CAPEX, KPIs) to guide decision-making.
- Conduct business analysis, revenue and expenditure assessments, and develop business cases for new opportunities.
- Prepare, lead and contribute to management reporting, including financial and non-financial performance results, forecasts, and audits.
- Build collaborative relationships across TAU, ensuring effective communication, service delivery improvements, and contribution to key projects.

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**He kōrero mōu: About you**

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.
- Professional accounting designation such as CA, CPA, or CMA (required).
- Demonstrated ability to operate confidently in senior financial roles within complex environments.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer**

At TAU, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

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**Applications close Sunday 21 September 2025

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