Deputy Director Finance Business Partnering - IDAat Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)176,975 - 249,846

apartmentAra Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) placeWellington calendar_month 
Make a difference in a highly regarded Public Sector finance team with a great culture.Work directly with the Infrastructure and Digital Assets DCE & leadership team to manage an annual budget of $500M Capital and $250M Operating funding.Influence strategic investment decisions at governance and portfolio level.Provide sought
  • after financial expertise with a strong customer focus.

Mō te tūnga | About the roleThis is an exciting time to join our organisation as we progress significant infrastructure developments across the country, while also leaning into the Government's challenge to improve the fiscal sustainability of the public sector.

As a Deputy Director, you will be a strong people leader.
You will naturally collaborate with other parts of finance, supporting the cross-functional understanding of the wider organisation's financial picture, and influencing organisational thinking for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

You will also play a key role in championing excellent financial resource management and will be an important coach and mentor to the Business Partners and Analysts around you.You will be the trusted adviser who is fully embedded in the Infrastructure and Digital Assets (IDA) leadership team, owning the critical relationship between Finance and IDA.

You'll play a lead part in supporting IDA's financial performance and strategic direction — ensuring decisions are financially sound, sustainable, and aligned with our broader strategic objectives.

You will represent Finance at governance and portfolio discussions to support quality investment decision making.You'll lead a small finance team within the wider finance function to offer timely and influential insights, reporting, and financial guidance to help drive success.

Your focus will include supporting the team to manage their operating and capital budgets effectively, identifying risks early, and spotting opportunities for cost savings and smarter investment.If you are curious, eager to learn and looking for a role where you can truly add value, this is a perfect opportunity.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience To be successful in this role you will have:Experience working with senior executives, and an ability to influence at leadership and governance tables.Established Leadership experience, excellent relationship management skills and demonstrated ability to build trust, confidence and influence.

This is a people-focused role.

You will be proactive and curious to explore the what, the so what, and the what now.Strong experience looking after large and complex infrastructure (Digital and Property) portfolios, including the oversight of both operating and capital budgets.Strong experience writing, supporting and reviewing investment propositions / business cases and a strong understanding of investment management frameworks.A genuine desire to understand and look at things from different angles in order to improve practice.Experience mentoring, coaching and supporting finance peers.

Utu ā-tau | SalaryThe mid point of the salary range is $208,205 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $176,975
  • $249,846 per annum.
Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Mō mātou | About usAra Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy
  • Hōkai Rangi.We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation.
We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Tono ināianei | Apply NowIf you have any questions please contact: Maria.Papp@corrections.govt.nzTo view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience.

Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success
  • we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.

Applications close on: Sunday 12th MayAll applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency.

Applications received via email will not be considered.

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

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