Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and key operational functions, supporting financial sustainability and organizational effectiveness. Responsibilities include overseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, business planning, audit coordination, procurement, technology direction, risk management, and external legal and contractual matters. The CFO will advise executive and governance leaders, strengthen performance and assurance frameworks, lead a high-performing team, and drive continuous improvement. Candidates should bring senior-level strategic finance experience, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis, ideally in a public-sector or government-related setting. Experience with integrated business planning, performance frameworks, central-agency relationships, and providing advice to senior executives and boards is important. The role also requires procurement expertise, sound risk-management judgment, experience overseeing legal and contractual relationships, and a record of leading teams and organizational change. Strong written and verbal communication, accuracy, and an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and te ao Māori perspectives are required; a Chartered Accountant qualification is preferred.