Finance Business Partner | Wellington City

Job Description

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

We're looking for a proactive, collaborative and strategically minded Finance Business Partner to join our Wellington-based finance team. You will partner closely with a portfolio centred around our Policy Group. You will provide high‑quality financial advice that supports effective policy development and sound financial management of Group finances.

This is a chance to work where your knowledge of the Machinery of Government and financial expertise directly supports decision‑making that impacts New Zealanders. You'll be part of a supportive, purpose‑driven environment with opportunities to influence, problem‑solve, and strengthen financial capability across the Groups.

Based in Wellington and reporting to the Finance Manager, you will work alongside a Management Accountant to provide seamless financial support. You will also be required to mentor and coach the Management Accountants to develop talent and build their capability to deliver outcomes.   

We're looking for someone with strong relationship-building skills, a sharp eye for detail, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will combine strong technical expertise with excellent communication skills to build trusted relationships with stakeholders and to ensure the credibility of financial information and advice is maintained.

You will have the following skills and experience to be successful in this role:

• Strong analytical, strategic and planning capabilities with a commercially savvy mindset
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships and effective networks across and within organisations
• Demonstrated experience in analysing complex technical issues and making informed business decisions with financial impact
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong working knowledge of Government Financial Management legislation, policies, and practices
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Full CA (or equivalent) preferred.

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

You will be part of a high performing team of finance professionals that strive to provide excellent financial services, are trusted, work collaboratively across the Ministry, and provide advice beyond the numbers. Therefore, a proven ability to build strong relationships and to work collaboratively, with good written and verbal communication skills are a must.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. 

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $112,776 and $154,680 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on Sunday, 15 February. However, we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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