Finance Partner - Fixed Term

Whānau Āwhina Plunket people are at the heart of what we do, we are proud to have passionate frontline kaimahi connecting with our communities to make a difference of a lifetime for the pēpi and whānau of Aotearoa.

To support our people to excel and thrive, we’re seeking a Finance Partner on a full time fixed term basis (from 1 June 2025 - 30 January 2026) to support our Clinical teams. You can be based in Wellington or Christchurch. 

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The Finance Partner drives financial performance across Whānau Āwhina Plunket through the delivery of month end journals, reporting and business partnering. You’ll deliver finance training, provide high quality financial information and guide clinical managers to lift financial literacy.

This is a diverse role where you will contribute as the Finance representative on working groups and projects, manage vacancies, and work with our leaders to inform and support them with decision making.

You’ll have the opportunity to connect with clinical teams, making a positive impact to our front-line service. We have a close team of Finance Partners, ensuring you’ll be well supported and have access to a wealth of internal knowledge as you settle into the role.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You will have strong experience in financial accounting or management accounting, alongside excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. You’ll be future focused, have an eye for continuous improvement and bring strong decision-making skills alongside a high degree of self-management.

You will also be/have:

• A Qualified Accountant and a member of a recognised Accounting Body or relevant experience. 
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Commerce/Business, majoring in Accounting (or equivalent experience)
• The ability to quickly establish credibility, have a personal impact and build excellent working relationships with a wide range of diverse stakeholders
• Able to identify and implement business improvements that raise business performance
• The ability to make decisions in context of broader finance and business objectives

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

If you’re seeking to work for an organisation that values improving society, join us at Whānau Āwhina Plunket. In line with our values, we believe in caring for our people, to support your wellbeing and ongoing professional growth.

• Flexible work options – work from the office and home
• The ability to schedule your mahi in a way that will support work and life balance
• Various wellbeing schemes such as an annual Wellbeing day
• Retail discounts and discounted childcare
• Fitness Passport - discounted membership options at local fitness facilities

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

For more information, please refer to the Position Description. For any specific questions, please contact Kat Robinson (Financial Controller) on Kat.Robinson@plunket.org.nz.

Applications close: 13th April 2025. Please note, we will process applications as we receive them, if we find a suitable applicant we may close this advert early.

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He huanui oranga mo ngā mokopuna whakatipuranga roto i ngā hapori heke iho, heke iho

Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pēpi, tamariki and their whānau/family. We have committed to adopting a pro-equity approach where we give life to the Treaty principles of tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, equity and options in our mahi/work to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whānau and connected communities. This journey is creating exciting career opportunities - If you would like to contribute to the important mahi we do, nau mai, haere mai.