Chief Financial Officer

7 days ago


Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand Port Nelson Full time NZ$180,000 - NZ$220,000 per year

Application Closes: 3 Nov 2025

Location: Nelson

Port Nelson is the maritime gateway for the Nelson Tasman region – a vital hub for economic activity and a key stakeholder in the region's continued growth and prosperity. The Port is owned by Infrastructure Holdings Ltd, which is owned equally by Nelson City Council and Tasman City Council.

Core Accountabilities

Port Nelson is seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the Senior Management Team. This is a pivotal role for a strategic thinker who thrives on driving business performance, shaping financial direction, and delivering long-term value.

As CFO, you will be a key partner to the CEO and Senior Management Team, leading financial strategy, governance, and risk management across the Port Nelson Group. You'll bring a strong commercial lens to decision-making, champion profit enhancement, and lead our commercial property business unit. Your insights will influence strategic direction and support sustainable growth across the organisation.

We're looking for a CFO who is not only technically excellent but also a strategic leader with a bias for action, innovation, and collaboration. You'll be a thought partner across the business, guiding financial and commercial decisions that drive regional prosperity.

Key attributes we're seeking

  • Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role (CFO or equivalent)
  • CA qualified with a strategic approach to financial management
  • A collaborative leadership style with a focus on empowering teams
  • Strong commercial acumen and experience in profit-focused decision-making
  • Demonstrated ability to lead transformation and modernise finance systems
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a vital regional organisation, contribute to its strategic direction, and lead with purpose.

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Applications close Monday 3 November

For further enquiries please contact Odette Shearer ph or email



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