Auckland Council

Senior Manager Financial Performance

Auckland Council  •  Wellington, NZ (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Lead a high-performing Finance Business Partnering team , providing strategic financial leadership that supports the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's priorities and long-termobjectives

  • Join a collaborative and high-performing team where yourexpertisewill make a meaningful impact

  • Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development

  • Work in a flexible and supportive environment that values innovation, wellbeing, diversity, and work-life balance.

Tetūranga – The role 

As theSenior Manager FinancialPerformance,you willlead the Finance Business Partners team toensure thatRBNZ achieves its financial imperatives and strategicobjectivesThis roleprovidesrobust financial insight, evaluates options, and delivers credibleforecasts and budgets that reflecta deep understanding of business drivers while ensuring financial discipline andtransparency for the whole ofthe RBNZ.In addition, the role willleverageinnovation and technology to improve processes, deliver better outcomes, and drive continuous improvement across financial planning and analysis.

Ō pūkenga – About you

To succeed in this role, you will bring: 

  • Fully qualified Chartered Accountant with at least seven years post-qualification experience with strong technical accounting knowledge.

  • Demonstrated proven ability to lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning to deliveraccurateinsights that inform strategic decisions.

  • Strongtrack recordof collaborating across the organization, influencing outcomes, and constructively challenging assumptions to build trusted relationships.

  • Demonstrated success in leading, coaching, and developing engaged high-performing finance teams to achieve results.

  • Strong capability to engage, influence, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership and governance bodies, to drive alignment and outcomes

Ko waimatou – Who we are   

We’re kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand’s financial ecosystem – enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We do this by providing money and cash, helping to keep prices stable and people in work, maintaining safe banking and underpinning the financial system that allows New Zealand to spend, save, insure and do business.   

We do all we can to support, a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion. We’re building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences seed our innovation and help us deliver our best work – reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, TeTiriti and Tikanga.   

Ngā painga – What we can offer you   

The Reserve Bank – TePūtea Matua has so much to offer. From flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture, our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities.   

Find more information about our benefits here: www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits   

Come join us if you want to make an impact    

Working at the Reserve Bank – TePūtea Matua is about more than a job. Here you’ll have a career, a community, and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.   

Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise and we’ll help you do the rest. You’ll be part of one of the world’s most trusted and respected central banks. We’ll invest in you. And with you, we’re investing in New Zealand.   

Kōrero tāpiri – Additional information   

We welcome all people and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. Get in touch with us if there are any barriers to you applying, or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments: email recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz   

Me pēheatetukutono – Interested?   

Check out the  job description for this role here or email us at recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz for more info. You can also contact us if you need any accessibility support to apply for this role.   

Applications for this role close on  Sunday 12th July 2026Cvswill be reviewed during the adverting period.

 Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you’ll be a great fit for the role. 

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Auckland Council

About Auckland Council

Auckland Council serves over 1.5 million Aucklanders providing services, policies and decision-making.

We’re here to serve Auckland and build a more prosperous region, one that gives a voice to our citizens, and makes it a great place to live, visit and invest.

Our talented people support Auckland’s elected representatives by providing specialist advice, implementing decisions and delivering services like rubbish and recycling, resource and building consents, bylaws, events and parks.

Our vision is to create a world-class city where talent wants to live. If you are interested in working for Auckland, visit our career website (careers.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz) or check our 'Jobs' and 'Life' tabs.

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Auckland, NZ
Year Founded
2010
Website
govt.nz
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