Finance Business Partner
Wellington City Council
Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō - Working together for Wellington's future.
We’re looking for a strategic and collaborative Finance Business Partner to join our Financial Planning and Partnering team.
Ngā Taipitopito Tūranga - Role details
This is a key leadership role, responsible for partnering with Business Groups across Council to provide financial insight, commercial advice, and performance leadership that supports effective decision-making. As a trusted strategic advisor, you'll influence and challenge thinking, helping business groups align financial performance with strategic goals.
You'll lead a small team of Management Accountants, fostering a high-performing, growth-focused culture. Together, you'll ensure the delivery of core management accounting support while driving continuous improvement across financial processes and systems and contribute to the development of financial strategies and policies.
The Financial Planning and Partnering team plays a critical role in helping Council deliver on its objectives. We do this by developing high-quality financial strategies and policies, translating Council strategy into financial plans, and providing future-focused financial advice and support across the organisation. The insights we generate help shape the next generation of financial policy and strategy.
Ngā tohu me ngā wheako - Qualifications and experience
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring a bachelor's degree in finance, accountancy, business management or a related discipline, along with at least 10 years' experience in financial and business performance. Membership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (or equivalent) is preferred.
You'll have a strong track record in leading high-performing teams, strategic planning, and delivering business outcomes. Your ability to think critically, analyse complex issues, and communicate clearly both the big picture and the detail, will be key. Experience in local government or the public sector is an advantage.
We're looking for someone with high levels of business acumen, a growth mindset, and commercial awareness. You'll be comfortable dealing with ambiguity, collaborating across teams, and a passion for making a difference.
Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you
We're Working for Wellington. Wellington City Council's team provides more than 400 services every day for Wellingtonians - everything from parks and pools to consents and cemeteries - playing our part in making Pōneke the creative capital where people and nature thrive.
Working for the Council offers youa range of benefits including five weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.
View our Employee Value Proposition Video to see what our employees say about working at WCC.
Diversity
We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We welcome applications from all walks of life and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.
Accessibility support
We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: recruitment@wcc.govt.nz
Applications close on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.
Please note that we may engage with applicants prior to the vacancy closing and/or close applications ahead of this date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
All applications must be submitted online and must have the right to work in New Zealand - we will not accept emailed applications.
If you have questions, please contact Raina Kereama, Manager Financial Planning and Partnering, raina.kereama@wcc.govt.nz
