Poukura Pūtea | Finance Manager

Poukura Pūtea | Finance Manager 

Thames, Hauraki

Mō mātou | About Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki

 

Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki is seeking an experienced and values-led Finance Manager to provide trusted financial leadership, stewardship and advice across the organisation. This is a key leadership role that will support sound decision-making, strengthen financial management, and help enable the ongoing delivery of quality health and wellbeing services for whānau and communities across Hauraki.

Working closely with senior leaders, managers and the finance team, you will lead organisation-wide financial planning, budgeting, reporting and performance monitoring. You will provide practical, timely and well-informed advice that supports accountability, sustainability and continuous improvement across our services.

As Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki continues to grow and strengthen its services, this role will be central to ensuring our financial resources are managed responsibly and aligned to the needs of the communities we serve.

About the role – Mō te mahi

As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for leading core finance functions including financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cashflow management, audit support, contract financial oversight, and the ongoing improvement of finance systems, policies and processes.

What you'll do - Ko tōu ake mahi 

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, including clear analysis and commentary for senior leadership and governance reporting.
• Coordinate organisation-wide budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Provide financial advice and support to managers to strengthen decision-making, accountability and contract performance.
• Oversee creditors, debtors, cashflow, banking, payroll support and general financial operations.
• Maintain strong financial controls, policies, procedures and systems that are current, effective and fit for purpose.
• Support year-end processes, external audit requirements, internal review activity and ongoing risk management.
• Lead, support and develop finance team members, promoting a culture of accuracy, service, continuous improvement and accountability.

About you – Mō koe

You will be a capable and trusted finance professional who can work both strategically and operationally. You will bring strong technical financial skills, sound judgement, clear communication, and the ability to build effective relationships across teams, services, funders and external advisors.

What you'll bring - Ko ngā pūkenga ōu 

• A relevant accounting or finance qualification, with CA/CPA or equivalent professional membership preferred.
• Proven financial management and control experience (of at least 5+ years), ideally within a health, community, Māori, not-for-profit or complex service delivery environment.
• A commitment to kaupapa Māori values, whānau wellbeing, service excellence and working respectfully across diverse communities.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and annual financial processes.
• Practical knowledge of financial systems, internal controls, audit requirements and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to provide clear advice to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office capability, with practical ERP experience (SAP exposure would be advantageous)
• Sharp attention to detail, a drive to improve accuracy and efficiency, and full, unrestricted working rights for New Zealand

About Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki – mō mātou

Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki is a rural, iwi-based kaupapa Māori health and wellbeing organisation supporting whānau across the Hauraki rohe. Our mahi is grounded in manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and a commitment to improving health, wellbeing and long-term outcomes.

We deliver accessible, responsive services alongside whānau, hapori, funders and partner organisations. This role supports our kaupapa by strengthening financial stewardship, decision-making and sustainable services for the communities we serve.

How to apply - Me pēhea te tono mai

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and the skills and experience you would bring to Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki. Applications close on 25 September 2026.

For a copy of the Position Description, please email your request to hr@korowai.co.nz citing the job title listed. 

For a confidential discussion, please contact Anna Mikaere on 021 022 57186 or anna.mikaere@korowai.co.nz

Please note: We are reviewing applications as they come in and interviews may take place during the advertising period. Please note if we receive a high number of applications this job may close prior to the closing date.

 

Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.