CFO

Job Description : CFO NEW ZELAND 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. What you’ll do / Ngaa mahi ka kawea e koe: 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 What you bring / Ngaa taonga kawea mai e koe: 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 Maaori, 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

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