Senior Advisor - Financial Analysis and Reporting

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 142,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. Based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington, this Senior Advisor role sits in the Financial Analysis and Reporting team and focuses on strategic financial analysis, forecasting and reporting to support executive decision-making.

You will translate complex data into actionable insights for senior leaders, drive continuous improvement in financial systems and reporting, and ensure timely,

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of public sector reporting cycles and appropriations.
• Ability to translate complex financial and operational data into meaningful insights for executive audiences.
• Deadline oriented and able to deliver within challenging timeframes.
• Self-driven with a focus on continuous improvement in financial management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic financial and performance analysis to inform organisational understanding of financial performance, resource use, cost drivers and delivery outcomes.
• Ensure financial information and reporting accurately reflect performance and support sound decision-making.
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends, risks and opportunities, and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable advice for a range of audiences.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting tools, processes and organisational capability.

Skills

Public sector reporting cycles

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Executive communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ)

CPA or equivalent

Job description

New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 15,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.We're working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver and achieve long-term change.Based at Police National Headquarters, WellingtonPermanent, Full timeJob Reference 6091140E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e nga ngaru o te wa.Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your faceMo te tunga | About the roleOur Finance function delivers critical services that underpin the success and long-term financial sustainability of Police - from ensuring our people and suppliers are paid to maintaining compliance with public sector legislation and standards. We are trusted to provide strategic and practical financial advice to support sound decision making, delivering value for money, and effective stewardship of public funds.To support the delivery of these outcomes, the Financial Analysis and Reporting (FAR) team is responsible for leading, establishing and embedding an integrated financial analysis and reporting approach across the business to operationalise strategy, make investment choices that are aligned to our strategy, and manage changes in a sustainable way.The FAR team are trusted advisors to the business, providing strategic, commercial and financial advice across Police, from the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to Senior leaders and their teams. The team delivers financial analysis and financial performance reporting and tracks delivery against our Strategy.We are now seeking a Senior Advisor - Financial Analysis and Reporting to join our high-performing team. This role is the senior functional leader with a strategic focus within the FAR team. This role leads the delivery of complex financial analysis, modelling, reporting and strategic insights that support executive and organisational decision-making. The position provides strategic advice on financial performance, fiscal risks, emerging issues and opportunities, while ensuring reporting products and analytical outputs are accurate, timely and fit for purpose.Nga kawenga matua | Key AccountabilitiesLead strategic financial and performance analysis to enhance organisational understanding of financial performance, resource utilisation, cost drivers and delivery outcomes.Ensure financial information and reporting is timely and accurately reflects organisational performance and supports sound decision-making.Analyse financial performance, identify trends, risks and opportunities, and provide evidence-based recommendations.Translate complex financial information into clear and actionable advice for a range of audiences.Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting tools, processes and organisational capability.He aha taau e kawe mai | What you'll bringWhilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong abilities in the following areas:Strong knowledge of public sector reporting cycles and appropriations.Ability to translate complex financial and operational data into meaningful insights for executive audiences.Deadline oriented and have an ability to deliver within challenging timeframes.Be self-driven and reflective on your own performance.Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities that enhance financial management, reporting and decision-making.Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirementsThis role is based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington.Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ), CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.5+ years' experience leading financial analysis, reporting, forecasting within a medium to large organisation.This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators of Success for further information on the requirements.To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser:https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/2026-10/Senior%20Advisor%20%E2%80%93%20Financial%20Analysis%20and%20Reporting.pdfMo tatou | About usNew Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the government's largest front-line response agency with around 15,000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas.Your development is highly valued at New Zealand Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level, but also at the team and community practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways.The work you'll be engaged in is real, tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together, this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded, experienced leader, with opportunities across the range of work we support.To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:Applicant Information Pack (External)Tono inaianei | Apply nowIf this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careersAll applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.Utu a-tau | SalaryThis position is covered by a collective agreement, and total remuneration will commence between $142,124 - $157,916 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful for the next stage of the recruitment process.Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Sarah Payne at [e-mail].