- Shape decisions that matter, lead strategic planning, investment analysis and deliver high-impact financial advice to support smarter decisions with long-term conservation success
- $113,712 - $161,659
- X3 permanent full-time opportunities, Wellington location preferred
Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Turoa
The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.
Ko ta Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora ano hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.
Mo te turanga | About the role
Are you a commercially savvy finance professional ready to influence strategic decisions at partnership level? Step into a role where your financial expertise directly supports the protection of Aotearoa's natural and cultural taonga.
As a Finance Business Partner at the Department of Conservation (DOC), you'll work at the intersection of finance, strategy, and conservation impact-driving informed decisions, influencing business direction, and ensuring public resources are used wisely and sustainably. You'll be a trusted strategic advisor, embedded in one of DOC's Business Groups, partnering closely with senior leaders to shape business plans, drive financial performance, and enable long-term sustainability across our unique and vital mahi. This is your chance to lead with purpose, collaborate with committed professionals, and make a measurable difference for future generations.
The position will:
- Lead Financial Strategy & Planning: Influence and contribute to the development of strategic business plans and investment priorities, ensuring alignment with DOC's long-term goals
- Deliver Insightful Advice: Provide high-quality financial and performance analysis to guide decision-making, assess commercial viability, and support business cases that deliver real-world impact
- Drive Performance: Oversee OPEX and CAPEX budgeting, forecasting and reporting across business units, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with best practice and legislative requirements
- Optimise Resources: Help the business achieve more with less, ensuring every dollar spent delivers value for money and contributes to our conservation outcomes
- Build Capability: Lift financial literacy across the organisation through coaching, knowledge-sharing, and proactive engagement with stakeholders at all levels
- Collaborate & Influence: Work cross-functionally with Strategic Finance, the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO), and your fellow Finance Business Partners to align plans, improve systems, and elevate performance
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:
- Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ or equivalent) with a minimum of 7 years' experience in a finance business partnering or strategic finance role
- Proven ability to lead and influence strategic and operational planning, investment decision-making, and financial performance management within complex organisations
- Expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, scenario analysis, and cost-benefit evaluations to inform robust business cases and investment planning
- Strong understanding of public sector or large enterprise budgeting, internal controls, financial governance, and regulatory compliance
- Demonstrated experience in post-investment evaluation and performance monitoring frameworks, with a focus on value for money and benefit realisation
- High proficiency in interpreting and communicating complex financial insights to non-financial stakeholders, including senior leaders and governance groups
- Track record of building financial capability across diverse teams through training, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and maintain trust in a high-accountability environment
Mo te tima | About the team
The Finance Directorate ensures the viability of the Department through strategic financial management and by planning, measuring, and reporting its year-to-year business and financial interests.
He aha nga painga mou? | What's in it for you?
DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default. You can learn more about what we offer here.
We support flexible work arrangements for our kamahi who are working in a wide variety of roles and locations across Aotearoa. Flexible options will be considered based on your role and in discussion with your leader.
Tonoa inaianei | Apply now
Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.
The salary range for this position is$113,712 - $161,659 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.
Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.
Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.
Ra whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Me he patai ano, whakapa mai | For further enquiries, contact Emily Blokker, [email protected]
Te tohutoro turanga | Job reference: DOC/1875069
