Business Advisor

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• Lead financial planning, reporting, and performance analysis
• Drive solutions to problems and challenges in a complex and fast paced environment
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders and business units
• Collaborate across TAU to improve processes and outcomes
• Work independently while contributing to learning circles and communities of practice

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 :

As a Business Advisor with Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU), you will provide expert financial and business advice that helps strengthen the performance of our business units. This role is pivotal to ensuring managers have accurate, timely information to support sound decision-making. You’ll lead planning, performance reporting, and financial analysis across both financial and non-financial measures, while also contributing to special projects that enhance business performance, planning, and reporting across TAU. Your insights will play a key role in improving efficiency, driving results, and ensuring alignment with TAU’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities :

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring at least five years’ experience in finance, including three years in a senior position responsible for building organisational budgets. Proven expertise in monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis is essential, along with a solid background in procurement. Experience working within large and complex organisations is important, as it requires the ability to manage competing priorities and navigate multi-layered structures. High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) is required, and knowledge of SAP will be highly regarded. The ability to work independently, take initiative, and build effective solutions is critical, as is being a strong collaborator who can contribute to learning circles and communities of practice.

Qualifications

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. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

Benefits

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Please note, shortlisting will commence from the 5 January 2026 and will be in touch in due course with an update regarding your application.

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.

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