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Urgent! Finance Manager Job Opening In Christchurch – Now Hiring Environment Canterbury



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Job Type: Permanent | Full Time
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Job Category: Executive & Strategic Management
Drive financial strategy and lead high-performing teams
Be part of a values-led organisation shaping Canterbury's future
Enjoy flexible working and professional development opportunities
Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | About Environment Canterbury
Waitaha - our Canterbury region - is like no other and we are proud to call it home.
We have the privilege of working with Papatipu Runanga, stakeholders and our wider community to protect our environment, including water, land and air through regulation and planning.
As a Regional Council we're responsible for flood protection, public transport, civil defence, and more.
Together we're taking action to shape a thriving and resilient Canterbury, now and for future generations.
Toitu te marae o Tane, toitu te marae o Tangaroa, toitu te tangata | if the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive.
About the Role
This senior leadership role is responsible for leading our Corporate Reporting, Business Partnership, Finance Operations and Finance Systems functions.
You'll provide strategic and operational financial support to the General Manager Finance and Assurance, helping shape the financial strategy of the organisation.
You'll lead a team of finance professionals, champion financial capability across the organisation, and ensure robust financial practices that support long-term sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
Leading and developing high-performing finance teams
Driving strategic financial initiatives and capability uplift
Overseeing corporate reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial systems
Supporting audit, compliance, and risk management processes
Partnering with Ngai Tahu and stakeholders to deliver Treaty Partner excellence
For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.
About You
You're an experienced finance leader with a Chartered Accountant qualification and a strong background in financial management, business analysis and strategic planning.
You bring a collaborative leadership style, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a passion for public service.
Experience
You'll have a Bachelor of Commerce, Business Studies or similar relevant qualification.
A Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional registration is essential.
10+ years' experience in senior finance roles within complex organisations
Proven leadership of diverse teams and cross-functional collaboration
Expertise in financial systems, reporting, and audit processes
Strong understanding of public sector financial management
Commitment to te ao Maori and Treaty partnership principle
Working at Environment Canterbury
Our Mahi Is Underpinned By Our Values
Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
Pononga (integrity)
Manaakitanga (people first)
Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
Maiatanga (can do)
We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment.
We value everyone's contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.
We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Maori into our work.
We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Maori, matauranga Maori, and te reo Maori in our daily work.
We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Maori journey.
Additional Information
Applications close on Wednesday, 12 November.
Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date.
We reserve the right to close advertising early.
Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check.
Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
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