Director of Strategic Finance & Projects

Mō mātū | About Us

ChildFund New Zealand works with children, their families and communities to remove the barriers that stop children learning, like access to clean water and nutrition, and to keep them safe and free from violence. We have a proven 80 year legacy solving the needs of children across the world, and we remain part of a global alliance of 10 child-focused organisations, working in over 70 countries and reaching over 36 million children and their families.

In New Zealand Aotearoa we work directly in the Pacific, sharing a Pacific home with some of the most remote and aid-dependent communities in the world. We grow the capability of our local partners, so they continue to lead programmes after we have left.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

This is a pivotal moment for ChildFund New Zealand. We’re at a strategic inflection point, seeking to identify new opportunities, rethink how we approach our future sustainability and unlock untapped potential across the organisation through exceptional financial management, partnerships, investments and revenue diversification.

As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, you’ll provide strategic financial leadership and management to our finance and shared services function, and work with our Chief Executive and Board to explore innovative approaches to financial stability, diversity and long-term growth.

Furthermore, you’ll contribute to governance support, work with our Pacific-based teams, ensuring robust financial systems, security and reporting, and collaborate across the organisation to achieve collective outcomes.

Ko wai koe | About you

We are seeking a senior strategic leader with proven strengths in financial management, people leadership, commercial acumen, and the ability to synthesise complexity into clear strategic themes and adjust priorities accordingly.

You will have successfully developed and implemented financial strategies that support organisational stability and growth, ideally in environments requiring transformation or fresh thinking.

Ideally CA Qualified (or equivalent), you may have previous governance experience working with Boards and can take initiative to identify strategic needs and unexplored potential across an organisation.

Other desirable attributes include experience in multi-cultural environments (particularly the Pacific), knowledge of Tikanga Māori and Te Reo Māori and not-for-profit sector experience.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

For a copy of the information pack please email Jo Bell

To apply, please email your cover letter and CV

Applications close Sunday 9th November.

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

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