• Shape and guide sound finanical perfomance and systems while building a modern corporate finance function.
• Be a key strategic adviser to the SLT and Chief Executive.
• Embed and enhance finance technology uplift, leading the business through this change.

The Office of the Auditor-General has a unique constitutional role, independently assuring Parliament and the public that public organisations operate and account for their performance as Parliament intended.


About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga
Reporting to the Assistant Auditor-General, Enablement, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads the Audit Office's financial strategy, performance, and long-term sustainability.

Join The Audit Office at a pivotal stage to develop a modern, high-performing finance function. You will transform financial strategy, reporting, systems, and business insight to provide a step-change in organisational decision-making.

As a trusted adviser to the Assistant Auditor-General, Enablement, the Auditor-General, Deputy Auditor-General, and Senior Leadership Team, you will provide influential financial leadership and guide investment and funding decisions to deliver strategic objectives. Your confidence, credibility, and sound judgement will enable candid advice and constructive challenge, shaping decisions that support the Audit Office's long-term effectiveness and impact.


Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic advice on financial performance, funding, investment, risk, and long-term sustainability.
• Leading and developing a high-performing Finance team with a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional excellence.
• Developing a modern, high-performing finance function, including capability, systems, processes, and operating models.
• Improving financial reporting, forecasting, costing, and decision support for better organisational outcomes.
• Driving organisational efficiency, continuous improvement, and value-for-money initiatives.
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, business partnering, and strategic financial planning.
• Leading ongoing FMIS development and optimisation to realise investment benefits.
• Building strong relationships with Treasury and other key stakeholders.

As a member of the Enablement Leadership Team and wider Office leadership team, you will contribute to the Office's long-term success and its unique role strengthening trust, transparency, and accountability across New Zealand's public sector.


About you | Mōhou ake
You are an experienced finance executive with strong strategic capability, sound judgement, and proven executive-level influence. You combine commercial acumen with a passion for continuous improvement and are comfortable leading change in complex environments.

You will bring:

• Significant senior financial leadership experience at Tier 3 level or above.
• Proven people leadership experience, including developing high-performing teams.
• Expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management.
• Experience providing trusted advice to executive leadership teams.
• A proven record of transforming finance functions, improving reporting and decision support, and delivering efficiencies through finance systems, operating model, and process improvements.
• Experience delivering benefits from FMIS or comparable finance system implementations.
• Knowledge of public sector financial management and government accounting requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• CA qualification and a relevant tertiary qualification.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

• The Enablement Group consists of our Finance team, Digital team, People and Capability team, Property and Infrastructure team, and our Security and risk function. This role forms part of an important cohort of Enablement leaders that work together to drive meaningful change and strategic implementation across the Office.
• Within the Enablement Group, the Finance team provides financial stewardship, planning, reporting, advisory, treasury, payroll, and accountability services underpinning the Office's performance and effectiveness.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?
If providing strategic financial leadership in an organisation supporting the integrity of New Zealand's public sector motivates you, we welcome your interest.

For a confidential discussion, contact Charlotte Cottrell at IN SIDE Recruitment on 04 913 6944 or charlotte@inside.co.nz.

Applications close: 4pm Friday, 20th November.

The Office of the Auditor-General is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to participate fully in the recruitment process.