Senior Adviser – Strategic Financial Management

Position Title:  Senior Adviser – Strategic Financial Management  

Team and Group:  Finance, Corporate Service  

Position Type:  Permanent full-time (38 hours per week)

Location:  Wellington CBD office (Queens Wharf)

Salary: $108,126 - $135,000 per annum (+ KiwiSaver)

About the Ministry of Transport | He kupu mō mātou Te Manatū Waka

The Ministry of Transport is an impartial, expert and trusted adviser to government, shaping transport for New Zealand. We work to deliver a well-functioning transport system that helps grow New Zealand’s economy and productivity. The Ministry’s values are integrity, excellence and collaboration.

About the opportunity | Ngā whakamārama mō te tūnga

Our Finance team plays a vital role in enabling the Ministry to deliver its best—providing expert financial analysis and services that support operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and mitigate risk.

Recently a new operating model was determined to ensure the Ministry can meet the needs of a large Vote.

In this newly created role, you’ll support strategic financial planning and reporting for Vote Transport, including budget submissions and fiscal updates. You’ll provide financial advice for transport policy and contribute to ministerial briefings or cabinet papers. This role will collaborate closely across Ministry teams, and externally with Treasury and other transport agencies to strengthen financial oversight and performance. You’ll also support the preparation of the annual financial statements, audits and responses to parliamentary and official information requests and mentor junior staff.

What you’ll bring | Te wāhi ki a koe

• Sound knowledge of machinery of government and Public Sector finance processes, and systems and in particular strong understanding of annual budget cycle processes (including policy and appropriation processes)
• Proven written and verbal communication, with strong influencing skills
• Proven ability to manage key relationships at a senior level both internally and externally.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and problem solving, with a continuous improvement mindset
• Proven ability to organise and schedule own work to meet competing demands/deadlines without compromising quality
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent operational experience.

Salary range | Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau

The base salary budget for this position is $108,126 - $135,000 per annum + KiwiSaver. The salary offered will reflect skills and experience.

What we offer | Te wāhi ki a mātou

• You’ll be joining a small and agile agency with a flat structure and a focus on continuous improvement. You’ll receive a range of employee benefits including:
• An exciting opportunity to make your own mark and be part of an encouraging finance team
• Supportive work environment and individual development plans
• Laptop, mobile and work from home IT equipment
• Modern offices located right on the wharf with collaborative working spaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters and personal lockers
• A range of employee-led networks.
  

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono mai

To view the job description, or apply online, click Apply. Please include a CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience.

To apply for this role, you must have right to live and work in New Zealand. You will need to be based in Wellington or ready to relocate. Other locations will not be considered.

Applications close midnight, Sunday 24 August 2025.

For further information or to speak confidentially, please contact Senior Recruitment Adviser, Rebecca Bakker at r.bakker@transport.govt.nz.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, orientations, and identities. We aim to have a Ministry that represents the wider Aotearoa that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels relevant, valued, supported and a sense of belonging.

For any support or accessibility needs during our recruitment process, please contact us at applications@transport.govt.nz.

Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies to fill this vacancy and unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.