Tā tātou atarua – Our vision
Enabling what matters.
He angitūtanga - The opportunity
Are you a passionate leader with a vision for excellence? Do you have the skills to lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing Finance team? We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to to join our organisation, where your expertise will drive performance, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building.
This role requires a critical thinker with strong agility and project management skills to see the big picture to plan and anticipate potential impacts on the business. We need a confident leader with an articulate manner who is driven for best practice outcomes, who can lead and develop your team effectively.
Making a difference for our community starts here by making a difference for our people. Flexibility, growth, challenging and rewarding work - this is Horowhenua District Council. A place where you can thrive, we're as ambitious as we are caring. We have big ideas and big plans, for you, for Horowhenua District Council and our community.
He kōrero mōu - About you
We're seeking a Chartered Accountant with NZICA certification and at least five years of experience in a financial management position within a multidisciplinary environment. As a senior leader within the Finance team, you'll provide proactive and positive contributions to the Group by leading “best practice” transactional financial services for the organisation. Your ability to build a strong platform for development and coaching for your team members will be key to your success.
You'll oversee and maintain the integrity of the Council financial systems, lead and champion financial business improvement initiatives, while managing the development of financial services policies and procedures. Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders will be key to succeed in this role.
You'll work in partnership with the Financial Controller to lead and champion the Council Treasury Function, taking care to liaise with the Treasury advisor to ensure careful management, planning and reporting is carried out for the Council.
Tā tātou ahurea – Our culture
Horowhenua District Council is proud to be an inclusive workplace; we celebrate difference, diversity, and aim to empower our employees. We’re an organisation built on innovation and optimism, and are embarking on an organisation reset.
We’re motivated to build a place where we value our people and provide opportunities for them to build outstanding careers and better Horowhenua.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou - What we offer
An excellent working environment where passionate and committed team members strive to make a difference for current and future generations. We’re a thriving organisation with a strong focus on delivering meaningful work with motivated people that has a direct impact on the lives of our Horowhenua community.
We prioritise work-life balance and understand the importance of personal wellbeing, offering an extra day for wellness every quarter to ensure our team's holistic health is valued.
Tono mai ināianei - Apply now
If you’re interested in learning more about this role please see the position description. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role in confidence please call Jacinta on 06 366 0999.
Please upload a copy of your CV and a cover letter. Please don't hesitate to apply if you think you have the right skills. We'll be reviewing applications as they come, this role closes on Friday 17 August 2024.
He rau ringa e pakari ai nga taura whiri i o tatou kainga noho me o tatou hapori – mai i te pae maunga o Tararua ki te moana
With many hands the threads which weave our neighbourhoods and communities together will be strengthened from the Tararua Ranges to the sea.