Non-Public Funds Manager

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover

Insurance discounts

Will services

Mortgage services

Job summary

The New Zealand Government is seeking a Non-Public Funds Manager in Wellington to lead a high‑performing team delivering trusted financial services across the organisation. This role combines accounting expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership to drive change and continuous improvement across dispersed NZDF camps and bases.

Based at Somme Defence Centre, Trentham, the role offers a hybrid work option with two days from home per week, and a salary around NZ$123,000 with a 4% superannuation

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in accounting, finance, or business roles within a large organisation.
• Proven leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Sound financial analysis and accounting expertise, with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Experience managing financial accounting systems and processes.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Strong planning and organisational skills will enable you to coordinate priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders and translate technical financial information into clear, actionable insights for a range of audiences.
• The ability to drive change, continuous improvement, and foster a culture of learning and innovation.
• A tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant commercial experience. Membership of CAANZ (CA), ACA, or an equivalent professional qualification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team delivering trusted financial services across the organisation.
• Build relationships across a complex stakeholder environment, driving continuous improvement.
• Act as trusted advisor, advocate for positive change, and empower people to succeed.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Accounting systems

Problem solving

Planning

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Education

CA/ACA or equivalent

Tertiary qualification in accounting/finance

Job description

Mō te ūnga | About the role

As Non-Public Funds (NPF) Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading a high-performing team and delivering trusted financial services that support the wider organisation. This is a unique opportunity to combine your technical accounting expertise, leadership capability, and strategic mindset in a role that is both operationally diverse and highly influential. You will work across a complex stakeholder environment, building strong relationships, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring services remain effective, sustainable, and responsive to changing needs. More than just managing day-to-day operations, you'll be a trusted advisor, an advocate for positive change, and a leader who empowers people to succeed. Your ability to balance long-term thinking with practical delivery will help shape outcomes, strengthen partnerships, and contribute to the ongoing success of this important function. If you're looking for a role where you can lead, influence, and make a genuine impact, this is an opportunity to bring your expertise, drive innovation, and help shape the future of service delivery. This role is based in Somme Defence Centre, Trentham. Once you have undergone training and are up to speed, there is the option of working from home 2 days a week The salary for this role will be approximately $123,000 inclusive of a 4% superannuation contribution. Appointments within this range are based on skills and experience.

Ngā ūąna ki ē ʼn ƥ | Skills and Experience

• At least five years' experience in accounting, finance, or business roles within a large organisation, ideally in the public sector.
• Proven leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Sound financial analysis and accounting expertise, with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Experience managing financial accounting systems and processes.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Strong planning and organisational skills will enable you to coordinate priorities
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders and translate technical financial information into clear, actionable insights for a range of audiences.
• The ability to drive change, continuous improvement, and foster a culture of learning and innovation.
• A tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant commercial experience. Membership of CAANZ (CA), ACA, or an equivalent professional qualification is highly desirable.
• This role requires occasional domestic travel as you will be leading a team who are geographically dispersed across NZDF's Camps and Bases. You need to have a Class 1 Full Driver's Licence.

Nťu te rourou | What's in it for you

• Safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection.
• Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community.
• Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services.
• Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.

NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.

Non-Public Funds Manager • Wellington - Wairarapa, Wellington, NZ