Strategic CFIO: Finance, IT & Growth Leader

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

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.