Finance Business Partner

Bring your expertise to a role where strategic finance meets public purpose – take the next step in your career and join us as a Finance Business Partner!

ABOUT THE ROLE – NGĀ ĀHUATANGA O TE TŪRANGA

Operating across the organisation, our Finance Business Partners work collaboratively with an allocated portfolio of diverse business units to facilitate the best financial decisions that create value for ratepayers and the community. This varied role has both financial and management accounting elements, but effective relationship building will be the key to your success.

The Finance Team cover a variety of work from Annual and Long-term planning to policy development and general accounting services. Your focus will be working with key stakeholders to bring about financial separation of the Three Waters function from Council and supporting other finance work streams. To encourage a solid knowledge base, your professional development & a supportive team culture, you will work collaboratively with fellow Finance Business Partners and the wider Finance team to ensure collective, consistent exceptional performance and service delivery.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR - KEI TE KIMI  MĀTOU I TĒNEI MOMO TANGATA

Our ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (or possess the equivalent experience) with a public sector background. You’ll have exceptional interpersonal skills enabling you to establish positive working partnerships at all levels of Council & with external agencies. You’ll need to be adaptable to changing work priorities & enjoy a challenge. We’re looking for a self-starter to take ownership of this role who is focused on continuous improvement.

WHO ARE WE? KO WAI MĀTOU?

Every day brings new opportunities when you are part of our team at Taupō District Council. Our diverse organisation is recognised for its vibrant energy, optimism for the future, ambition to act boldly and willingness to do things differently to secure the best result. We take a balanced and community-focused approach that allows us to strive with consideration on behalf of our district. We are motivated by ensuring we are a district of connected communities who thrive and embrace opportunities and hold this greater purpose in mind in all that we do. 

WHAT WE OFFER - NGĀ ĀHUATANGA KEI A MĀTOU

Our people are accomplished, capable, and driven by curiosity to learn more - about the council, its impact, and their own potential. Your career aspirations will be encouraged, whether you’re just starting out or an expert. Our strengths-based environment will enable you to be the best version of yourself at work.

Our spaces are filled with warmth and welcoming conversation. We collaborate closely and lead with empathy - for our colleagues and for our community.  We encourage our people to find the flexibility within their role to do more of what matters to them in and out of work. When you join us, you’ll enjoy our:

• Strong focus on wellness - discounted gym membership and health insurance and wellbeing initiatives to support your mental, physical and financial wellbeing
• Flexible work environment – hybrid work from home/office options and flexible hours to promote a great work-life balance
• Assistance with ongoing professional development – access to learning opportunities to help you grow
• Generous leave entitlements!
• Settling in support – if you’re joining us from outside of the district, we’ll work with you to make a seamless transition

If you are motivated by making real, positive change from a financial perspective and passionate about using your expertise to deliver innovative solutions, apply now!

INTERNAL CLOSING DATE: 20 January 2026 or when the position is filled.