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Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Robert Walters New ZealandNgaruawahia, Waikato, New Zealand
16 days ago
Job description

He whakaaro nui, he angitu nui – big thinking, big impact. We have a mandate for change – from our Elected Members and from our customers. We’re transforming to meet the future, and we need a strategic, customer‑centred finance leader to get us there.

This role reports to the Chief Executive and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team. Take this opportunity to deliver tangible benefits for a growing population and leave a future‑proofed legacy for generations to come.

The CFO plays a key role in enabling high‑quality services and investments that support our vision of thriving, connected communities across the district.

If you're driven by purpose, relish a challenge and are confident working at scale, come influence outcomes that matter. This is a unique opportunity to deliver the financial future of one of Aotearoa’s fastest‑growing regions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic financial leadership across the organisation as part of the Executive Leadership Team
  • Lead our finance, procurement, and commercial teams to deliver robust planning, analysis and reporting
  • Drive long‑term financial strategy aligned with growth, sustainability and community wellbeing
  • Oversee financial stewardship of major programmes, assets and infrastructure investments
  • Ensure sound risk, treasury and regulatory compliance across all finance functions
  • Enable data‑led, transparent decision‑making across all levels of the organisation
  • Build strong relationships with elected members, iwi partners, external advisors and community stakeholders
  • Champion continuous improvement, digital innovation and financial literacy across our organisation
  • Lead and support a high‑performing team, embedding a culture of excellence, inclusion and accountability

Qualifications & Experience

  • Proven success in senior finance leadership roles, ideally within complex public or community‑focused organisations
  • Experience overseeing enterprise‑level finance, procurement and planning functions
  • Strong understanding of public sector financial frameworks, accountability and compliance
  • Strategic thinking with hands‑on experience delivering financial and commercial outcomes
  • Ability to influence at governance, executive and operational levels
  • Collaborative leadership style grounded in integrity, clarity and people development – help rebuild trust and confidence with our Elected Members through transparency
  • Commitment to te ao Maaorī, with understanding of or willingness to learn tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • A values‑led approach that promotes transparency, wellbeing and public service impact

    • Candidate Briefing Pack

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    How to Apply

    Applications are now open for this impactful leadership opportunity. Don‘t wait – get in touch with us or chat today.

    Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Neil Munro on .

    Job Details

    Contract Type : Perm

    Specialism : Accounting & Finance

    Focus : Finance Manager Financial Controller & CFO

    Industry : Public Sector and Government

    Workplace Type : On-site

    Experience Level : Executive

    Location : Ngaruawahia

    Salary : Negotiable

    Job Reference : 2P8Z8Z-6EBFD202

    Date posted : 12 October 2025

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