Deputy Chief Financial Officer

1 day ago


Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Aurora Energy Full time

Posted: 18/12/2025

Closing Date: 16/01/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Dunedin

Job Category: Accounting

Job Description

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Deputy CFO will play a pivotal role in shaping Aurora's financial strategy and governance. Acting as the CFO's trusted advisor, this role provides operational leadership across budgeting, forecasting, regulatory accounting, and financial analysis. It will influence strategic investment decisions, oversee compliance with a complex regulatory regime, and drive financial insights that enable Aurora's continued growth and transformation.

This is a rare opportunity to join an industry leader at the forefront of sector change, and the chance to shape the future of energy distribution in New Zealand.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring:

  • CA qualification and deep technical accounting expertise.
  • Proven senior finance leadership experience, ideally within regulated industries or utilities.
  • Strong capability in financial modelling, regulatory reporting, and strategic advisory.
  • A collaborative leadership style, able to educate and influence across the business.
  • Comfort operating in a dynamic, mid-sized organisation where impact and visibility are high.

About Us

Aurora Energy is one of the largest electricity networks in Aotearoa New Zealand. We own and manage the network that delivers electricity to some of the fastest growing areas and over the most diverse terrain in Te Waipounamu South Island. We deliver a safe, reliable and sustainable electricity supply to a population of more than 200,000 residents in Ōtepoti Dunedin, Central Otago/Wānaka and Tāhuna Queenstown. With a vision to transition to an intelligent, flexible, and sustainable network, Aurora is leading the way in innovation and digital transformation in the energy sector.

Are you up for the challenge? Join our team.

Click the 'Apply' button to submit your application. Or for a confidential discussion around this role please contact Grace Barclay at Hobson Leavy Executive Search:

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.

To be considered for this position you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. We see diversity as a strength and welcome applications from anyone who has what it takes, regardless of gender, ethnicity or background.

Applications close at 5.30pm on 16th January 2026.



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