Principal Finance Business Partner

Overview

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We're looking for a seasoned finance leader to join MBIE as a Principal Finance Business Partner.

This is a pivotal role at the heart of our Finance Business Partnering team, where you'll provide strategic financial leadership, expert advice, and data-driven insights to support high-quality decision-making across the Ministry.

Responsibilities

Lead and influence strategic financial planning and performance across a large, complex organisation.

Provide expert financial advice to senior leaders, including Deputy Secretaries and their leadership teams.

Mentor and guide Finance Business Partners, building capability and fostering a high-performance culture.

Deliver high-quality financial analysis, reporting, and insights to support MBIE's strategic goals.

Act as a key liaison between the business and the wider Finance & Performance group, ensuring alignment and collaboration.

This is a senior leadership role where your ability to influence without formal authority, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and drive change will be critical to your success.

Skills and Experience Required

Significant experience in senior, business-facing finance roles (public or private sector).

Strong strategic financial management and commercial acumen.

Proven ability to lead and influence across complex environments.

CAANZ Chartered Accountant qualification (or equivalent).

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

A passion for continuous improvement and building financial capability.

Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

About MBIE

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We work with others to help businesses be more productive and internationally competitive, enable all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by helping ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi; our values guide our behaviours :

Mahi Tahi – Better Together

Maia – Bold and brave

Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future

Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity – Hikina Whakatutuki – which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to meaningful partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups / organisations and the Crown to enable economic and social development for Maori and Aotearoa New Zealand.

How to Apply

Click here to view a position description.

All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Email Jess Dalbeth at

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Applications close on 27 October.

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