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Kaihautū Ratonga Tahua Pūtea | Finance Manager

Kaihautū Ratonga Tahua Pūtea | Finance Manager

Te Tumu Paeroa - Office of the Māori TrusteeWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
23 hours ago
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Overview

We are on the lookout for a Kaihautū Ratonga Tahua Pūtea | Finance Manager based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington.

  • 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Are you ready to lead with purpose and drive financial excellence in a values-based organisation committed to serving whenua and whānau?

So that the foundations of ancestral lands may be solid, benefitting Māori from our past, present and future alike. This is Te Tumu Paeroa, guardian, support and advancer of the mana of Māori land everywhere.

Our role is to provide professional trustee services for Māori. We do this by carrying out the terms of trusts and ensuring the whenua is protected and enhanced for future generations.

About the Role

As Kaihautū Ratonga Tahua Pūtea | Finance Manager , you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of Te Tumu Paeroa. This is a high-impact leadership position where your strategic thinking, financial expertise, and people-first approach will directly influence outcomes for Māori landowners and the wider organisation.

This is a dynamic and hands-on role that offers variety, challenge, and reward. No two days are the same, and while the pace can be demanding, the outcomes are deeply satisfying and impactful.

Some of the responsibilities as part of this role include :

  • Oversee all core finance functions — accounting, payroll, forecasting, budgeting, tax, and corporate insurance.
  • Ensure robust financial asset management across the General Purposes Fund and Common Fund Balance Sheets.
  • Provide trusted advice to the Corporate Services Director and Senior Leadership Team.
  • Support the Māori Trustee in achieving strategic and financial goals that make a real difference.
  • Lead all financial activities with confidence and clarity.
  • Be the go-to expert for financial insights that guide decision-making and long-term planning.

    • The Finance Manager is instrumental in ensuring our financial systems and strategies are robust, future-focused, and aligned with our mission.

    You will play a key role in delivering on our strategic and financial goals. This is a pivotal position that combines people leadership, financial stewardship, and strategic influence — all in service of our kaupapa. As a skilled leader you will foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Build, mentor, and inspire a skilled Finance team to deliver exceptional results.

    As Finance Manager, you will :

  • Lead and develop a high-performing Finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and excellence.
  • Oversee all core finance functions, including accounting, payroll, forecasting, budgeting, tax, and corporate insurance.
  • Ensure effective financial asset management of the General Purposes Fund and Common Fund Balance Sheets.
  • Provide strategic financial advice to the Corporate Services Director, Māori Trustee, and Senior Leadership Team.
  • Support organisational decision-making by directing financial activities and contributing to long-term planning.

    • Qualifications and requirements :

  • Pa e Tahi- Te Whakahua | A desire and ability to practise correct pronunciation of Te Reo Māori (essential).
  • Pa e Tahi- Nō Ia Rā | An understanding and living of Tikanga Māori on a day-to-day level, for example, the removing of shoes before entering a whare, washing hands at the urupa and not sitting on tables (essential).
  • Eligibility to work in New Zealand is essential.

    • Keeping our values close at hand, top of mind and always in the heart. Kia Mau!

    Being great at our job is how we make the most difference for whenua and whanau. We work as one, we trust each other, and value our differences. We treat everyone with dignity, fairness and empathy. Integrity is the heart of everything we do.

    What’s in it for you?

    Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou : What’s in it for you? If you’re a visionary finance leader who thrives on challenge, collaboration, and purpose — this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

  • Be part of a kaupapa-driven organisation making a real impact.
  • Work in a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.

    • This is an opportunity to join a supportive organization that values work life balance and career development. We are a tight-knit bunch, passionate about supporting Māori landowners to protect and enhance their land. The expertise and fresh perspectives you bring will be valued highly, and will be critical in enabling our vision.

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