Strategic Finance & Investment Strategy Lead

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working (up to 2 days work at

Wellbeing programme

Five weeks annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Tiaki Wai is building an integrated regional water utility, with finance playing a pivotal role in shaping long-term strategy, affordability, and investment priorities. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will lead a small team of advisors, integrate expertise across Tiaki Wai, and advise on major decisions affecting customers and the organisation.

You will drive the enterprise productivity and efficiency framework, linking investment decisions, operations, and technology to measurable

Qualifications

• Substantial senior experience in strategic finance, economic appraisal, or investment decision support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic finance function and contribute to Water Services Strategy.
• Develop and operate enterprise productivity and efficiency framework across Tiaki Wai.
• Provide clear financial advice to executive and Board-level decision-makers.

Job description

Tiaki Wai is building an integrated regional water utility, with finance playing a pivotal role in shaping long-term strategy, affordability, and investment priorities. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will lead a small team of advisors, integrate expertise across Tiaki Wai, and advise on major decisions affecting customers and the organisation.

You will drive the enterprise productivity and efficiency framework, linking investment decisions, operations, and technology to measurable