Chief Financial Officer

3 days ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$180,000 per year

*Discover a career with purpose at MBIE*

  • Impactful, large scale CFO role
  • Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch location
  • Seeking commercial smarts and exceptional leadership

Mō mātou | About Us
Hīkina Whakatutuki - the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment - exists to Grow Aotearoa New Zealand for All. We put people at the heart of our work. As agile public service leaders, we use our breadth and experience to navigate an ever-changing world. We are service providers, policy makers, investors and regulators, working with diverse communities, businesses and regions across the country.

With over NZ$1b in appropriations across portfolios as diverse as Immigration, Economic Development, Energy, Resources, Workplace Relations and Safety, Building and Construction, we have significant scale and complexity, making this one of the most interesting CFO roles around.

*Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:*
We're seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer to join our Senior Leadership Team and drive strategic financial leadership across our Ministry.

This is a pivotal role reporting to the Deputy Secretary, Corporate and Digital Shared Services. You'll support the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team in managing the Ministry's financial sustainability while embedding strategic financial management strategies, frameworks and mindsets that enable MBIE to achieve its goals.

Leading a finance team of around 80 kaimahi, you will build a proactive, high engaged culture that delivers exceptional service and value. You'll bring financial leadership and commercial acumen to influence business groups towards enhanced financial planning, performance and risk management, actively contributing to MBIE's operating model, enterprise strategy and plans.

*Ko wai koe | About you*
We are looking for an extraordinary leader who thrives in complexity and challenge. Commercial acumen is a high priority, as is having worked with genuine scale. In particular, you will need to evidence:

  • Senior CFO experience in a large, complex organisation, with a CA qualification.
  • A track record of innovation and business smarts that has made a tangible difference.
  • Excellence in change leadership, particularly in evolving organisational contexts.
  • Demonstrated success in building trust with key stakeholders, colleagues and Boards and/or Ministers.
  • Commercial acumen and ability to work collaboratively as part of a leadership team.
  • Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and supporting Māori/Crown relationships.

*Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:*
For a copy of the information pack please email Jo Bell at

To apply, please email your cover letter and CV to

Applications close Friday 5th December 2025

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for this job
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