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: 

This is a highly collaborative leadership role with responsibility for leading effective and efficient financial operations related to the Accounts Payables, Receivables/Credit Control team, bringing a customer focussed and education approach in all our communications. In this role you will also support the Deputy Chief Executive – Finance & Business Insights (DCE – FBI) with driving a forward-thinking financial transformation programme that applies principles of lean, business excellence, and process re-engineering across the portfolio. 

• Lead and support Accounts Receivable & Payable teams to deliver best practice financial operations.
• Drive transformation initiatives across the F&BI portfolio, enhancing processes and systems using lean and business excellence methodologies.
• Provide excellence in change leadership to lead and support the focus on financial transformation, process simplification, standardisation and lean principles to implement desired change.
• Cultivate a culture of education and continuous improvement, enhancing clarity and accuracy in all communications.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration.

Ko wai koe - About you:

Are you looking for an opportunity to bring transformational change and make an impact within a truly purposeful organisation? Success will require the following:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in driving best practice outcomes and efficiencies in a large, complex setting.
• A finance background, with significant experience driving transformational change in transactional processes.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability in developing relationships across a business.
• Collaborative mind-set, effective listening skills and a positive, democratic leadership style.

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.