Strategic Public Sector CFO - Health System Leader

Ministry of Health; Wellington; On-site; NZD 232,000 - 314,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Health in Wellington seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy in New Zealand's health system. You will work with the Director-General and executive team to provide financial leadership, accountability and strategic decision-making across finance, performance, risk and assurance, and property.

This permanent, full-time role sits at the heart of shaping the ministry's priorities and performance, requiring credible communication, CA certification and a proven track

Qualifications

• Professional credibility and communication excellence underpinned by a finance qualification and CA certification.
• Executive financial leadership with a track record in large, complex organisations.
• Deep expertise in finance, performance, risk and assurance within the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to provide trusted financial advice and insights for strategic decisions.
• Drive planning, performance and reporting across the ministry.
• Strengthen budgeting, forecasting and reporting to support priorities and results.
• Lead finance, risk and assurance to promote governance and accountability.
• Support organisational performance by monitoring resources and ensuring facilities meet needs.
• Develop high-performing teams and build partnerships across government and health sector.

Skills

Executive financial leadership

Strategic decision-making

Stakeholder relationship building

Public sector financial management

Education

CA certification

Finance qualification

Public sector budgeting knowledge

Job description

The Ministry of Health in Wellington seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy in New Zealand's health system. You will work with the Director-General and executive team to provide financial leadership, accountability and strategic decision-making across finance, performance, risk and assurance, and property.

This permanent, full-time role sits at the heart of shaping the ministry's priorities and performance, requiring credible communication, CA certification and a proven track