Senior Finance, Risk & Digital Solutions Leader

Upper Hutt City Council; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Hutt City Council in Upper Hutt, North Island, invites applications for a senior Group Manager Finance, Risk and Digital Solutions. This permanent, full-time appointment sits on the Executive Leadership Team, shaping financial strategy, risk governance and digital enablement across the organisation.

The role demands strategic vision, strong stakeholder engagement and an ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a changing local government environment.

Qualifications

• Strategic financial governance experience in complex organisations.
• Proven ability to lead risk and insurance programs.
• Experience guiding digital solutions and data systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop organisation-wide finance strategies and policies.
• Lead risk management and external reporting processes.
• Oversee digital solutions, data systems and legal matters.
• Advise Council and officers to enable informed decisions.
• Lead Executive Leadership Team to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Financial leadership

Risk management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Job description

Upper Hutt City Council in Upper Hutt, North Island, invites applications for a senior Group Manager Finance, Risk and Digital Solutions. This permanent, full-time appointment sits on the Executive Leadership Team, shaping financial strategy, risk governance and digital enablement across the organisation.

The role demands strategic vision, strong stakeholder engagement and an ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a changing local government environment.