Make a real impact by partnering with senior leaders across the organisation.
Join a supportive team focused on simplifying financial processes for better decision-making.
Permanent opportunity based in Wellington.
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityStep into an influential Finance Business Partner role where your expertise truly shapes the future of NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). Here, your financial acumen will empower senior leaders to make critical decisions that drive real outcomes for communities across New Zealand. As a trusted advisor, you’ll play a pivotal part in financial planning and strategic insight, championing efficiency and excellence.If you’re ready to progress your career in a supportive, forward-thinking team, this is the opportunity to make your mark.Responsibilities
Support the implementation of financial plans and provide analysis of financial performance, risks, and issues.
Prepare financial reports and ensure robust assumptions underpin budgets and forecasts.
Advise on NZTA’s complex fuuding environment and support business case development.
Enhance financial capability across the organisation.
Drive process improvements and support decision-making through financial insights.
We are seeking to appoint at a salary between $131,659 to $153,602 commensurate to skills and experience.You will find out more about the role .Ko koe tēnei | About you
Demonstrated experience in a Business Partnering or Management Accounting role.
Qualified chartered accountant or equivalent.
Demonstrated experience in facilitating purposeful conversations between key decision makers, at a senior level, to reach decisions in a complex business environment.
A high-level proficiency in the use and manipulation of financial data, reporting tools as well as Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of SAP would be an advantage.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and with commercial acumen – able to see the big picture, make connections and appropriate decisions.
You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public service.Mō mātou | About UsThe purpose of our group, through demonstrating sound commercial acumen, is to provide business planning, financial, investment, and assurance services for NZTA Waka Kotahi and the land transport sector. Our finance function enables NZTA to deliver its strategic and operational financial objectives and obligations. The Business Partnering team provides strategic financial analysis and advice to enable business groups to deliver their services efficiently and effectively.Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.
5 weeks annual leave and an Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for all permanent employees.
Ready to take the next step in your career? We’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join our team who is going places.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyPlease click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.Rā Katinga | Applications close: 14 September 2025For further information, email:To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
