Chief Financial Officerat Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities -
Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities Wellington
Help shape the financial future of public housing in Aotearoa New Zealand Executive finance leadership opportunity with national impact and strategic scope Permanent, full
You will also lead our engagement with Treasury, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, and key public sector partners on all matters of financial performance, investment and economic sustainability.This is a key role in the transformation program for Kāinga Ora and requires an influential and results-driven executive who, through a commercial lens, can champion enterprise-wide change.With responsibility for a team of professionals across finance, procurement, policy, and strategic planning, this role offers you the opportunity to lead one of the most complex and high-impact finance portfolios in the public sector
That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.Ō Tātou Uara
- time based in Auckland or WellingtonTe Whiwhinga Mahi | Our opportunityWe are seeking an experienced senior executive to join our Executive Leadership Team as Chief Financial Officer.
In this pivotal role, you will be accountable for ensuing the financial health and sustainability of Kāinga Ora.
By providing financial stewardship and strategic leadership you will ensure Kāinga Ora operates with transparency, integrity, and commercial discipline.As a trusted advisor to the Chief Executive and Board, you will provide both technical and strategic advice.
You will be responsible for leading enterprise-wide financial strategy, fiscal governance, strategic planning, investment assurance, and public accountability.You will also lead our engagement with Treasury, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, and key public sector partners on all matters of financial performance, investment and economic sustainability.This is a key role in the transformation program for Kāinga Ora and requires an influential and results-driven executive who, through a commercial lens, can champion enterprise-wide change.With responsibility for a team of professionals across finance, procurement, policy, and strategic planning, this role offers you the opportunity to lead one of the most complex and high-impact finance portfolios in the public sector
- where your influence will directly shape the future of housing and infrastructure investment in Aotearoa.Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu
- What you will bring Extensive experience in senior finance leadership roles within large and complex organisations Demonstrated ability to lead through a strategic and commercial lens, with strong fiscal discipline Proven success in overseeing investment management, financial strategy and enterprise planning In-depth understanding of private and public sector governance, accountability, and Crown financial expectations Sharp commercial acumen with an ability to balance service delivery with long-term sustainability Demonstrated ability to develop highly effective mutually beneficial and collaborative partnerships internally and externally Understanding of partnership obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi Qualifications relevant to the role, and preferably, membership of a professional accounting body as a Chartered Accountant.Nōu te rourou
- What's in it for you?
- Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need.
We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.
Mō mātou- Our OrganisationAt Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives.
That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.Ō Tātou Uara
- Our Values Our values were developed by us, for us.
They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day.
Our values are: Manaakitanga
- People at the Heart Mahi Tahi
- Better Together Whanake
- Be BoldTūhono mai
- Join usTo view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via http://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz If you have any questions or for a confidential discussion, please email aash.karnawat@kaingaora.govt.nzPlease note Kāinga Ora is going through change and preference will be given to the internal employees' applications whose substantive role has been confirmed disestablished.Applications close at 11:55pm on Wednesday 28th May 2025.
We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.
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