Principal Advisor, Finance

Te Puni Kokiri, the Ministry of Maori Development is the Government's principal policy advisor on Maori wellbeing and development. Our commitment to enable whanau, hapu and iwi to succeed underpins everything that we do. We believe it is our people who embody our organisation's potential, it is our people who influence the policy that enables Maori participation and success as Maori, and it is our people who will create our best future.We're currently looking for a talented and dedicated Principal Advisor to join our Finance team in the Wellington National Office. You will contribute to the success of our team through a combination of vision, thought leadership, relationship management and organisational agility.Our Finance team works to support Te Puni Kokiri by:Maintaining the confidence of our senior management team and external stakeholders (Ministers, Treasury, Audit) through sound financial management and reportingLeading Te Puni Kokiri's Budget processMaintaining financial guidelines and policies to provide a safe environment for our kaimahi to operate withinUnderstanding and delivering on the needs of our stakeholders and building a culture of continuous improvementKo wai koe | About youTo be successful in this role you will need:Strong analytical, strategic and planning skillsAn ability to build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships and effective networks across and within organisationsExperience in analysing technical issues and making business decisions with financial impactTo demonstrate strong written and oral communication skillsExperience in financial management reportingStrong working knowledge of government financial management legislation, policies and practicesExperience in a similar role and environment would be advantageousWhat will you get in return?A diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate people focussed on discovering solutions that will assist in serving our communities. We are guided by our values of excellence, valuing people and relationships, working collectively and being creative and innovative. We invest in our people - you'll be encouraged to develop and contribute to your fullest potential. We believe strongly in work/life balance and understand that your whanau is just as important as you. And we're committed to your wellbeing, and learning and development.Applications close Monday 4th March 2024#J-18808-Ljbffr