Finance Business Partner

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role  

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner on a 18-month fixed term to join the Finance and Administration team. 

The position reports to Manager, Finance and Administration and will be responsible leading the business financial planning and budgetary projections for the Operations Group. 

Mōhou ake | About you  

The Operations Group is at a particularly busy time as the Commission prepares for the 2026 General Election. This means you will need to be able to quickly build strong working relationships, work well under pressure and consistently deliver work on time and to a good standard. You will have a deep understanding of the accounting and finance discipline and be able to translate strategy into operational delivery. You will also be managing a small team of people. 

He aha tau e mahi ana | What you'll be doing  

• Developing and managing the production of high quality internal financial reports and dashboards 

• Providing budget holders with the required financial information for effective monitoring of their budgets 

• Drafting financial reports for the Board. 

• Working alongside with the Senior Leadership Team members to identify longer term budget needs for the Electoral Commission 

• Helping to develop budgets based on agreed work programmes, and organisational priorities 

• Providing advice on the successful integration between financial and operational activities 

• Provides timely, high quality, evidence-based advice 

• Develop an understanding, and recognise and act upon, the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi 

Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū | What you'll need to succeed  

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or relevant tertiary qualification 

• Five plus years work experience at a senior accounting / finance level; time in the public sector would be an advantage 

• Project accounting/cost modelling experience 

• Experience in FMIS systems configuration and maintenance 

• Chartered Accountant qualification is required 

• A high level of computer literacy, in particular a proficiency with accounting / finance software and spreadsheets 

• Effective people and relationship management skills 

• Well-reasoned research and analytical skills 

Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri | About the Electoral Commission  

The Electoral Commission wants every New Zealander to trust, value and take part in parliamentary elections.  

Here's your chance to contribute to New Zealand's democracy as part of a small team of electoral experts who design, build and implement processes and systems for Parliamentary elections and referenda.  It's an exciting and varied role within a team which is committed, supportive and hands-on. 

The Commission is building an inclusive strength focused culture where diversity is encouraged and valued, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, orientations and identities.  We want to provide a flexible working environment where everyone feels valued and supported.  We are happy to discuss what works for you. You will join a team who are here for the right reasons, and we are passionate about what we do.  

He aha e whai ake nei | What's next?  

To view the job description or to apply for this role, click 'apply now' or for more information please contact recruitment@elections.govt.nz. You must be legally allowed to work in New Zealand.