Chief Financial and Information Officer

MASH Trust; Palmerston North; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

MASH Trust in Palmerston North is seeking a forward-thinking Chief Financial and Information Officer to join the Executive Leadership Team. The role combines finance, payroll, commercial contracts and IT leadership with strategic influence across governance and sustainability.

You will drive forecasting, modelling and resource planning, while leading data governance and cyber security initiatives to support informed decision-making and organisational growth.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in finance, commercial and IT services.
• Demonstrated strategic planning and financial modelling capabilities.
• Strong risk management and governance engagement with boards/committees.
• Experience leading data governance, reporting and business insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's finance, payroll, commercial and information technology functions.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the Chief Executive, Board and Executive Leadership Team.
• Drive long-term financial sustainability through robust forecasting, modelling and resource planning.
• Lead organisational data governance, reporting, information management and business insights capability.
• Oversee MASH's technology roadmap, digital transformation initiatives and cybersecurity framework.
• Provide strategic oversight of MASH's contract portfolio, including funding, supplier and service agreements.
• Support growth opportunities through commercial evaluation, financial modelling and business case development.
• Lead the identification and management of financial, commercial, technology and organisational risks.
• Build high-performing teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

Senior leadership

Finance leadership

IT leadership

Strategic planning

Financial modelling

Risk management

Board engagement

People leadership

Education

Chartered Accountant (CAANZ)

Job description

Chief Financial and Information Officer (CFIO)

Palmerston North | Executive Leadership Team

Working together to achieve great lives

At MASH Trust, we support more than 2,000 people and whānau across the lower North Island to live fulfilling lives and achieve their goals. With a workforce of approximately 600 kaimahi, we provide a diverse range of health, disability, mental health, addiction, and community support services throughout Wellington, Kapiti, Horowhenua, Manawatu, Whanganui and Hawke's Bay.

We are driven by our values of Relationships, Communication, Mana, Opportunities, Believe and Fun, and by our mission of Working together to achieve great lives.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Chief Financial and Information Officer (CFIO) to join our Executive Leadership Team.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, this pivotal executive role provides strategic leadership across Finance, Payroll, Commercial Contracts and Information Technology. The role also works closely with the Board of Trustees and Audit & Risk Committee to support strong governance, organisational sustainability and informed decision-making.

This is more than a traditional finance role. We are looking for a leader who can combine commercial acumen, financial stewardship, digital innovation, and strategic thinking to help shape MASH's future.

About the Role

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will:

• Lead the organisation's finance, payroll, commercial and information technology functions.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the Chief Executive, Board and Executive Leadership Team.
• Drive long-term financial sustainability through robust forecasting, modelling and resource planning.
• Lead organisational data governance, reporting, information management and business insights capability.
• Oversee MASH's technology roadmap, digital transformation initiatives and cybersecurity framework.
• Provide strategic oversight of MASH's contractportfolio, including funding, supplier and service agreements.
• Support growth opportunities through commercial evaluation, financial modelling and business case development.
• Lead the identification and management of financial, commercial, technology and organisational risks.
• Build high-performing teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

About You

• Chartered Accountant (CAANZ) qualification.
• Significant senior leadership experience within finance, commercial and information technology services.
• Experience leading technology, digital transformation and/or information management functions.
• Expertise in strategic planning, financial modelling, risk management and organisational performance.
• Experience engaging confidently with Boards, Audit & Risk Committees and Executive teams.
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication and influencing skills.
• A values-led leadership style with a genuine commitment to people, culture and continuous improvement.
• An appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive leadership practices.

Why Join MASH?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a large and respected not-for-profit organisation that has a significant impact on communities across the lower North Island.

At MASH, you'll join a values-driven organisation where innovation is encouraged, relationships matter, and your leadership will help ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of services that change lives every day.