Ko wai mātou - About us:

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since 1885. As well as providing Ambulance Services, our programmes and team of over 11,000 staff and volunteers are helping to build strong, resilient communities across the motu; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live healthier, happier and longer lives.

He aha te tūranga - About the role: 

As a core member of the Finance & Business Insights Leadership Team (FBILT) you will lead our financial systems, reporting and accounting teams to provide accurate, timely financial information and ensuring compliance and alignment with New Zealand accounting standards. Working collaboratively, you will contribute thought leadership and insights to finance discussions and decision making, fostering a culture of compliance and excellence within the finance function.

• Oversee monthly financial reporting processes, ensuring outputs are accurate and meet compliance standards.
• Manage statutory & regulatory reporting, tax compliance, investment management, insurance and treasury functions, maintaining a high level of integrity across all financial operations.
• Ensure the integrity, maintenance and management of the financial systems.
• Provide excellence in change leadership to lead and support the financial control and wider teams to implement desired change.
• Guide capability-building efforts within the team, setting clear roles and responsibilities in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Prepare papers for Risk & Audit Committee and the Executive Leadership Team.

Ko wai koe - About you:

Are you a detail-oriented finance leader looking to bring your skills and expertise to a truly purposeful organisation? Success will require the following:

• Membership of CAANZ or equivalent
• Significant experience in finance disciplines and team leadership at a senior leadership level.
• Significant experience in complex financial reporting, consolidations and application of financial reporting standards. 
• Demonstrated experience in setting finance frameworks, policies, standards and leading this from design to implementation in a medium to large organisation.
• Demonstrated experience in financial system implementation and driving best practise outcomes and efficiencies.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability in developing relationships across a business

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click “I'm interested” before applications close on Monday 06th January 2025.

For further information please contact Lindsey Frankland on [email protected] or 027 309 8372 for a confidential discussion.

Please note, the Recruitment team will be taking a break for the festive season from Friday, 20 December, returning on Monday, 6 January. During this time, please direct inquiries to [email protected].

At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.

E pōhiritia nei e mātou, te whānau o Hato Hone St John, ngā rereketanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou i ngā whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai i roto i ngā hāpori katoa. Ko ta mātou nei haepapa, kia hangaia tātahi āhuru mōwai mā tātou, kia mahi haumaru ai.

If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process.

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn’t match the job description perfectly. If you’re excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn’t align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.