Kaiarahi Purongo Putea | Financial Reporting Manager

Permanent full time

Based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara

So that the foundations of ancestral lands may be solid, benefitting Maori from our past, present and future alike.

This is Te Tumu Paeroa, guardian, support and advancer of the mana of Maori land everywhere.

Our role is to provide professional trustee services for Maori.

We do this by carrying out the terms of trusts and ensuring the whenua is protected and enhanced for future generations.

About the Role

In this role, the Kaiarahi Purongo Putea | Financial Reporting Manager will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end statutory financial reporting obligations of the Maori Trustee, ensuring we meet our legislative requirements with accuracy, integrity, and timeliness.

This is a critical role that ensures the financial transparency and accountability of the Maori Trustee.

It offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, external auditors, and government stakeholders, while contributing to the financial stewardship of whenua-based assets.

Responsibilities will include :

Responsibilities

Statutory Reporting Leadership

: Ensure the Maori Trustee's annual report, audit, and external reporting obligations are completed to a high standard and within required timeframes.

Technical Financial Expertise

: Provide expert advice on financial reporting standards (including IPSAS), internal policies, and accounting treatments for new investments or changes in legislation.

Audit Management

: Lead the external audit process for the Maori Trustee, subsidiaries, and associates, identifying and mitigating audit risks, and ensuring compliance with statutory and internal requirements.

Group Financial Statements

: Coordinate and complete financial statements for the Maori Trustee Group, including parent and subsidiary entities, and the statement of service performance.

External Engagements

: Support external reporting requirements such as funding agreement reporting to the Minister, parliamentary questions, and Department of Statistics requests.

What we are looking for

Minimum 3 years financial accounting experience.

CA Qualified (CAANZ or similar) with financial reporting experience.

A good understanding of IPSAS and IFRS accounting standards and principles.

Proven Financial reporting skills including in-depth understanding of performance reporting and demonstrated ability in solving complex accounting issues and writing technical accounting memos.

Excellent skills and experience in budget preparation, forecasting and variance reporting, payroll oversight.

Excellent skills in building and fostering strong internal and external relationships and building confidence as a professional advisor.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent time management and organisation skills, including the proven ability to description.

An excellent understanding of process improvement and business decision support principles and practices.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is essential.

Work in a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

5 weeks annual leave (these are just some of the benefits)

At Te Tumu Paeroa, we're committed to protecting and enhancing whenua Maori for current and future generations.

You'll be part of a kaupapa-driven organisation where your work has real impact — supporting financial transparency, accountability, and the long-term wellbeing of Maori landowners.

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.

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