Mō tÄ“nei tÅ«ranga mahi | About this role

Chief Financial Officer

• Drive Oranga Tamariki's financial planning and budget
• Lead our financial strategy and develop and grow the Finance team
• Make a difference in the lives of young New Zealander's

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

Our purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where oranga tamariki can be realised.  We believe that by getting involved early in their lives and showing love and care, we give children the best chance of growing into happy thriving New Zealanders.

Mō te tÅ«nga | About the role

We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the management and governance of our strategic financial and budget operations. In this role you will lead changes to our funding and performance to ensure that we can meet the evolving needs of Oranga Tamariki.

We are undertaking a significant multi-year programme of change and as our CFO you will provide our Leadership Team with strategic financial advice and strong governance.

In this position you will provide strong leadership, vision, direction and structure to our financial operations and decision-making to ensure best practice and to ensure all expenditure and procurement is accurately controlled, recorded, reported and that we manage cost and risk to optimise value.

Ideally, you will have a proven track record at an executive leadership level in financial management and control and proven delivery of sustained financial performance.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include: 

• Proven strategic leadership and financial management
• Excellent communicator who collaborates and influences change
• An ability to embed a culture of high performance, integrity, professionalism and continuous improvement across the finance function and wider business
• Proven ability to optimise and improve financial controls, performance and outcomes and lifting the capability of budget managers
• Ability to connect strategy, planning and performance information (financial and non-financial) to support effective decision making
• A relevant tertiary qualification and hold qualified Chartered Accountant status with CAANZ or a similar professional qualification
• Knowledge and or understanding of the Machinery of Government
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture 

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

This is an opportunity where you can truly make your mark and help our organisation make a real step change in the way we do things. We will value your expertise, strategic thinking and leadership in an organisation that is full of passion and drive to improve the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi in New Zealand.   

We offer have flexible working options and a genuine commitment to our employee's wellbeing. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way.  

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Me pÄ“hea te tuku tono  | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

At Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, our highest priority is the safety and welfare of our kaimahi and the tamariki and whānau we support. We have strict health & safety measures to keep our people safe and as part of this role, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or intend to be prior to starting with us. We may also ask you to undertake COVID-19 tests during your employment.