Manager Strategic Finance at Candidate Experience Site - Department of Internal Affairs

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

191905.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Finance Leadership, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Performance Analysis, Strategic Advice, Financial Stewardship, Influencing, Relationship Management, Communication, Judgement, Long-Term Forecasting, Financial Modelling, Continuous Improvement, Chartered Accountant

Industry

Government Relations Services

Description

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi We are looking for a strategic finance leader to shape the Department of Internal Affairs’ long term financial direction. The Manager Strategic Finance leads enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, ensuring the Department has strong financial strategies and systems to support effective decision making. The role provides strategic advice to the Executive Leadership Team and governance committees that contribute to a successful and financially sustainable organisation and enable evidence-based decisions. It plays a critical role in strengthening financial stewardship, embedding insight‑driven practices, and driving continuous improvement across DIA’s financial management system. As a key advisor in the Department’s finance system, you will provide high‑quality insights and strategic advice that support the Department’s long-term financial sustainability and value for money. This includes planning and forecasting, financial performance reporting, and driving continuous improvement across our core financial management tools and processes. You will report to the Director Strategic Finance and Planning and lead a high performing team responsible for medium to long term financial planning and enterprise forecasting and management reporting. About you | He kōrero mōu You will bring: • Proven experience leading high‑performing finance teams • Strong influencing and relationship‑management skills, and the confidence to challenge and advise senior leaders • Excellent written and verbal communication. • Strong judgement, with the ability to anticipate risks and think long‑term • Demonstrated experience in long‑term forecasting, financial modelling, and performance insights. • Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation • CAANZ Chartered Accountant qualification (or equivalent). For you | Mōu At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo. To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/ [https://www.dia.govt.nz/] Benefits - About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nz [https://www.dia.govt.nz/About-Internal-Affairs---Careers-with-us---Benefits] The appointing range for this role $154,209 - $191,905. To review the full job description, please click here [https://www.dia.govt.nz/job-description/ManagerStrategicFinanceJD2026/$file/ManagerStrategicFinanceJD2026.pdf] How to Apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application. We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our recruitment team below if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you. Applications close: 5pm, Sunday, 5 April 2026. For more information please contact: Orsola.DelSante-Bland@dia.govt.nz [Orsola.DelSante-Bland@dia.govt.nz]

Responsibilities

This role involves leading enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to shape the organization's long-term financial direction. The manager will provide strategic advice to executive leadership and governance committees to ensure financial sustainability and support evidence-based decision-making.