Strategic Finance & Risk Advisor - Policy & Funding

Greater Wellington; Wellington; On-site; NZD 137,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

Learning and development opportunities

Medical and trauma insurance

Employee assistance programme

Five weeks annual leave with Tangihang

Inclusive culture and social clubs

Great working environments

Job summary

Greater Wellington seeks a Principal Advisor Finance and Risk to lead strategic financial policy advice and the development of funding approaches within the Finance & Risk Group in Wellington. The role supports major decisions through robust analysis and clear reporting.

You will work with senior leaders on policy frameworks, legislation, and financial strategy, including Long-Term Plans and Annual Plans, while building trusted relationships across the organisation and with external partners.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in business, finance, economics, public policy or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Seven years' experience in finance, financial policy, funding or financial strategy, including senior advisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on funding, financial policy and legislative requirements.
• Prepare clear, evidence-based briefs and recommendations for senior leaders.
• Lead development/review of externally facing financial policies and strategies (Revenue and Financing Policy, rates remission and postponement policies, Financial Strategy, Fees and Charges).
• Coordinate research, analysis and modelling to support policy and funding advice.
• Monitor legislative, funding and sector issues and advise implications for Greater Wellington.
• Build relationships with mana whenua, elected members, staff and external stakeholders.
• Present complex issues in plain language for diverse audiences.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and strengthen financial policies, processes and controls.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Policy advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Analytical/problem-solving

Māori capability understanding

Education

Tertiary qualification in business/finance/economics/public policy or equivalent

Job description

Greater Wellington seeks a Principal Advisor Finance and Risk to lead strategic financial policy advice and the development of funding approaches within the Finance & Risk Group in Wellington. The role supports major decisions through robust analysis and clear reporting.

You will work with senior leaders on policy frameworks, legislation, and financial strategy, including Long-Term Plans and Annual Plans, while building trusted relationships across the organisation and with external partners.