Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Nau mai, haere mai. We’re Chorus. You may have already heard about us and know we’re the team empowering the digital future of Aotearoa with our ultra-fast fibre. We’re a talented bunch who are passionate about our purpose: _Unleashing potential through connectivity._ _Enabling better futures for Aotearoa._

**Te Momo Tūranga | Contract**: Permanent, Full Time
**Te Wāhi |Where**: Auckland
**Te Pūtake | Why we’re hiring**: This is a backfill opportunity, please note that any internal applicants will be invited to be part of the assessment and selection process being managed by external agencies.

**Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity**

Lead strategic financial performance and drive enterprise value.

We’re seeking a commercially driven Deputy Chief Finance Officer to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial and strategic direction of Chorus. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this is a key leadership role with wide enterprise influence, spanning finance operations, planning, reporting, and business partnering. You’ll be responsible for embedding financial discipline, ensuring strong performance management, and supporting capital allocation decisions that drive long-term value.

As Deputy CFO, you will lead a high-performing finance team across financial planning & analysis, reporting, compliance and business partnering. You’ll work closely with executive leaders to deliver insights that shape enterprise decisions and regulatory strategies, while maintaining rigorous oversight of financial governance, audit, and capital governance frameworks.

This role is part of the broader COO business unit and works alongside Strategy, Investor Relations, Treasury, Customer Experience and Brand & Marketing. You’ll play a critical role in aligning the Long-Range Plan (LRP) with organisational goals, streamlining finance operations, and mentoring the next generation of financial leaders. If you’re ready to influence at a strategic level and elevate enterprise performance, this is the opportunity.

**Ō Wheako, ō Pūkenga | Your Experience**

We’re looking for a commercially minded, strategic finance leader who thrives in complexity and delivers with precision.

You’ll bring:

- Extensive experience in senior finance leadership roles, ideally in regulated sectors (telecommunications, infrastructure, or technology)
- Deep expertise in forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting, and capital allocation
- Proven ability to deliver financial insights that inform executive decisions and strategic planning
- Experience with regulatory reporting, audit leadership, and investor/stakeholder communications
- Strong operational focus with the ability to interpret financial data into actionable business advice
- A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; CPA, CA, CFA, or MBA preferred
- High integrity, leadership presence, and commitment to team development
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- And a natural leader with proven experience in building cohesive, dynamic teams

Not sure that you meet all the requirements? If you still think you could be great for the role, we encourage you to apply

**Mō mātou | About us**

We’re shaping a future where all New Zealanders are free to access opportunities that define their own lives, as we expand our network to help Aotearoa grow.

With a new strategy in place and a powerful, inspiring purpose, Chorus is an exciting space right now. We’re on the path to moving from being the great network builder to being the great network operator. To do that, we embrace our mindsets_: Be bold, ignite growth_, _Honour our past, reimagine our future_, and _Connect communities, empower people_. We need people who not only embody these mindsets and the underpinning behaviours but who also inspire others to do the same.

With our Chorus Care package benefits behind you, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside a caring, open-minded team in an environment that embraces diversity, encourages innovation, redefines flexibility, and offers an enviable work life balance.

**Nōu te mana | Work your way**

**He Wāhi Whakaōrite Whiwhinga Mahi.