Finance Business Partner

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 132,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Wellness benefits

Job summary

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) in Wellington is seeking a Finance Business Partner to work with GMs and the Head of Finance to set financial strategy and drive its implementation across the portfolio.

You will provide financial advice, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure compliance with legislative requirements while delivering budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to support strategic outcomes.

Qualifications

• CA (or equivalent) with experience in financial management reporting.
• Experience in large, complex organisations.
• Strong stakeholder influence and communication.
• Ability to engage with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner with GMs and Head of Finance to set direction and drive financial strategy across portfolios.
• Ensure alignment with the Ministry's strategic plan and outcomes.
• Provide financial advice and assurance on processes and reporting to meet legislative requirements.

Skills

CA or equivalent

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Team player

Education

Chartered Accountant

Job description

Discover a career with purpose at MBIEDiscover a career with purpose at MBIEAre you a Finance Business Partner looking for the next step in your career?Permanent full-time opportunity based in Wellington CBDSalary $132,417 - $160,472 + KiwiSaver + wellness benefitsAbout the Role - Tenei turanga:The Finance Business Partner reports to the Head of Finance within Corporate and Digital Shared Services. In this role, you will partner with GMs and the Head of Finance to set the direction and drive the implementation of financial strategy for your portfolio/s. While doing so, you will ensure alignment with the overall Ministry's strategic plan and stated outcomes.You will work with the business to provide financial advice, effectively influence senior stakeholders in addition to providing assurance to the GM's that financial management processes, procedures and reporting comply with legislative requirements and best practice.You will be key in ensuring the business delivers on their strategic financial outcomes, by providing budgeting and forecasting support, and reporting and analysis to support this.Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana -Skills and Experience RequiredWe are looking for a self-driven and pragmatic CA (or equivalent) who has:Experience in financial management reporting within large, complex and diverse organisationsStrong experience in driving outcomes and managing diverse stakeholder interestsGreat communication skills and experience in leading conversations, influencing decisions and presenting performance insights in an articulate and easily comprehensible manner to non-accountantsStrong analytical, strategic and planning skills as well as being commercially savvyExperience being a strong team player who is comfortable with collaborating and contributing at senior leadership team levelAbility to engage and establish effective working relationshipsHave the legal right to live and work in New ZealandAbout MBIE - Etahi korero mo MBIE:MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.Mahi Tahi - Better TogetherMaia - Bold and bravePae Kahurangi - Build our FuturePono Me Te Tika - Own ItOur aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means `lifting to make successful'.MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahunga roa o nga iwi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, ka tutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapa kua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.How to Apply - Me pehea te tono:Click here to view a position description.When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.All applications must be submitted via our online process.Email [e-mail] quoting ref MBIE/20379 if you have any further questions.Applications close on 19 November 2026