Head of Future State Finance
Lead the transformation of Finance at Tiaki Wai, shaping the future through AI, while helping deliver better outcomes for communities across the region.
Help shape the future of Finance at Tiaki Wai.
2 Year Fixed term
Location: Petone, Lower Hutt
This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week.
The opportunity
We’re building a modern regional water organisation that puts customers and communities at the centre of what we do. Finance has a central role in that journey, providing the insight, capability and financial discipline needed to support good decisions and sustainable water services.
We’re looking for an experienced leader to help turn that ambition into reality.
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you’ll lead the development of our future Finance function across people, systems, information and ways of working. You’ll have the opportunity to influence how Finance operates and the value it brings to the wider organisation.
AI will be an important part of your mandate. You’ll lead its adoption across Finance to improve productivity, strengthen insight and support better decision-making. Just as importantly, you’ll build the capability and confidence of our people to use AI effectively and responsibly.
A central focus will be Pūnaha Tautoko Pūkenga, our programme to introduce a modern enterprise resource planning platform and reshape supporting business practices. As the CFO’s delegated Finance lead, you’ll ensure the programme delivers lasting improvements for Finance and the people who rely on it.
You’ll lead a dedicated team comprising a Project Manager, Business Analyst and Change Lead, bringing together expertise from across the organisation to deliver shared outcomes.
About you
You’ll bring substantial senior experience leading finance or business transformation, a strong understanding of how effective Finance functions operate, and a record of delivering complex change. You can connect strategic ambition with practical action, exercise sound judgement and bring people with you.
We’re also looking for practical experience applying AI to improve business outcomes, curiosity about its potential and the ability to help others develop their capability. Experience in infrastructure, utilities or the public sector would be valuable.
Our values guide how we work. We’re looking for someone who demonstrates these through their decisions, relationships and leadership.
This is an opportunity to make a lasting contribution at a formative stage in Tiaki Wai’s development, helping build a Finance function that supports better outcomes for our customers and communities.
Benefits
At Tiaki Wai, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.
Our benefits include:
Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home
Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
Formal and informal professional development opportunities
5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service
For a full list of our employee benefits click here.
About us
Tiaki Wai is a council-owned organisation responsible for managing the delivery of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.
We manage public-owned extensive water infrastructure and oversee the delivery of safe and reliable services for our communities. We focus on long-term investment, asset management, maintenance, and delivering major infrastructure projects that support public health, environmental protection, and regional growth.
Water is a precious taonga. At Tiaki Wai, we put care into every drop and are guided by our values of Integrity, Care, and Leadership. We work directly with water consumers and in partnership with councils and mana whenua to deliver better water outcomes for current and future generations.
Applications close: Sunday, 18 October.
How to apply
To view a copy of the position description: click here
To apply for the role, click on the ‘apply’ button or visit the Tiaki Wai Careers site, if you are a Tiaki Wai employee please apply using your work email.
For further information, email: james.brodey@tiakiwai.co.nz
Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Tiaki Wai. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.
- Department
- Finance
- Location
- Petone Office
Petone Office
Staff benefits
1. Inclusive Culture: It is important to us that people love our culture. We embrace a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusivity is at our core. Our team is united by passion, dedication, and a shared care for water and our community.
2. Safety and Support: We provide an Employee Assistance Scheme for crucial personal support, along with wellbeing and lifestyle education delivered through our Wellbe Team, ensuring you feel supported in and out of the workplace.
3. Health is Wealth: We prioritise your health with an annual voluntary health "warrant of fitness," immunisations, and flu vaccinations. Moreover, enjoy annual subsidised vision testing and contributions toward glasses to ensure clear vision.
4. Work-Life Balance: Where possible there is access to flexible work practices. And take advantage of our annual leave, reaching five weeks after three years of service, and 10 days sick leave from starting with us. In addition, take one paid day a year for your personal Wellbeing. We also offer parental leave and partner entitlements to support you during significant life moments.
5. Comprehensive Benefits: We have partnered with providers for discounted Southern Cross medical insurance, periodic vision and hearing tests, and eyewear subsidies. You can also access discounts at a range of retailers via Boost. Gain access to top-notch gear, machinery, PPE, and tools, fostering a safe work environment if you are “on the tools”. We also offer a staff referral bonus paid when a person is recruited for a senior front line position, and we may offer relocation support if you need to move into the district to work here.
6. Professional Growth: Grow your skills with a range of development opportunities. Boosting your personal and work career.
7. Community Connection: You can take one paid day a year to participate in voluntary work on a water-related activity. And maybe join our active Waiata group and be part of a community that works together, sings, and thrives together.
