Finance Manager

6 days ago

Te Awamutu, Waikato, New Zealand Waipā District Council Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$180,000 per year

Financially Astute | Strategically Minded | Inspirational People Leader

The Waipā District is one of New Zealand's most vibrant and fast-growing areas — known for its thriving communities, innovative spirit, and exceptional quality of life. With strong economic growth, significant investment in infrastructure, and a focus on sustainable development, this is an exciting time to join Waipā District Council, an organisation recognised for its progressive, community-focused approach.

We're seeking a high-calibre, experienced finance professional to lead our Finance team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you'll play a key role in supporting Council to achieve its vision of being 
Economically Progressive
 while ensuring Waipā remains an attractive, affordable, and well-managed district for residents and businesses alike.

In this role, you will:

  • Provide accurate, timely, and insightful financial support to enable effective decision-making and service delivery.
  • Oversee financial reporting, treasury management, system administration, and key control functions.
  • Lead strategic and operational financial planning, ensuring sound financial management both short and long term.
  • Manage the rating function in line with Council policy and legislative requirements.
  • Champion a culture of financial and commercial awareness across the organisation.

About you:

You're a confident and influential finance leader who inspires performance and builds capability within your team. Calm under pressure and clear in your communication, you balance strategic vision with hands-on delivery. You bring:

  • Proven experience in senior financial management and leadership roles.
  • A track record of producing high-quality financial reports in line with IPSAS (Tier 1).
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
  • A CA or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Local government experience would be an advantage, but strong commercial or Big 4 accounting firm experience will also be highly regarded.

Why Waipā?

At Waipā District Council, we're proud of our record of delivering exceptional services while maintaining strong financial stewardship. Our vision — 
Waipā: Home of Champions – Building Connected Communities
 — drives everything we do. If you're ready to take on a pivotal leadership role where your work truly makes a difference, join us and help shape the future of our district. Apply online today

For more information or a confidential chat, please contact David Dugmore, P&C Business Partner, at 

Applications close: Sunday 23 November at 10:00pm

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