Head of Finance

Date: 10 Nov 2025

Location:
Central Auckland, NZ, 1010

Description:

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) is Auckland's cultural, events and destination agency. It enriches the cultural life and vibrancy of Auckland through events, experiences and taonga (treasures). Its work connects communities, celebrates identity and grows Auckland's reputation as a world-class place to live, visit and belong. TAU is a proud Auckland Council-controlled organisation

Our work touches all Aucklanders and visitors to our region, creating a legacy for future generations. To know more about what we do and what's on in Auckland visit our website:

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Join us as Head of Finance and play a vital role in shaping the financial direction of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited. Leading the Finance & Procurement functions which span operational, commercial and strategic dimensions, this role is central to driving financial performance and supporting the organisation's strategic ambitions. As a trusted business function, you'll ensure the team provide insightful commercial advice, ensure strong governance, and champion continuous improvement across financial systems and processes. This is a senior leadership role that requires collaboration, influence, and strategic thinking — building trusted relationships across Tātaki Auckland Unlimited and the wider Auckland Council Group to deliver meaningful outcomes for Tāmaki Makaurau.

The key responsibilities of this role:

• Support the development and maintenance of a strategic plan that supports Tātaki Auckland Unlimited current and planned business objectives
• Lead the Finance team to achieve our desired Finance transformation agenda
• Lead the operational Reporting, Forecasting, Budgeting, and Annual Planning processes across business.
• Ensures financial management compliance with all relevant internal and external reporting and taxation policies, standards, and regulations, including statutory and legal requirements
• Provide leadership and direction to direct reports and contribute to leadership within the finance team.

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He kōrero mōu: About you

We're looking for an innovative individual with a drive to improve work processes and suggest alternative ways of working, able to use understanding of customer and stakeholder needs to review systems, processes, and procedures.

• Qualified Chartered Accountant NZICA or equivalent qualification
• A minimum of 10 years' experience as a financial professional with at least 5 years' experience in a similar sized organisation ideally both public and private
• Proven ability to manage, motivate and develop people and successful track record managing teams

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

At TAU, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and can transform modest concepts into significant achievements, propelling Auckland towards a promising future. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

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Applications close Sunday 23 November 2025

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is part of the Auckland Council whānau, responsible for Auckland Live, Auckland Zoo, Auckland Conventions, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, New Zealand Maritime Museum, Auckland Stadiums, and many of the festivals and events that make Auckland a great place to live and visit.

Our people are driven by passion and a sense of service to Aucklanders. What we share is our love of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and our passion about the work we each do to make it a dynamic and exciting place.

Each part of Tātaki is important, but when we come together, we bind into something more powerful than the sum of our parts. We all work in partnership with each other and our delivery partners, to make Tāmaki Makaurau a vibrant place where everyone can thrive.