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September 19, 2024

Hawke's Bay Regional Council

Napier


Senior Business Partner

Te whakapakari tahi i tō tātau Taiao – Enhancing our environment together.
Our vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.


About The opportunity | Ko te āheinga:
As our new Senior Business Partner, you'll lead the management accounting function, working closely with Group Managers and budget holders across the organisation. You'll oversee crucial financial aspects of our Long Term and Annual Plan reporting processes, providing expert financial analysis, reporting, and strategic advice to senior leadership and Council. Your role will involve developing and delivering financial literacy training to enhance capability throughout the Council, as well as playing a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Managing a team of Management Accountants, you'll foster a culture of continuous improvement and drive financial excellence across the organisation.

About you | E pā ana ki a koe:
We're seeking a qualified professional with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification, ideally a Chartered Accountant. You'll bring at least 5 years of senior accounting experience, along with excellent leadership skills.
Ideally candidates will have:

  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial reporting systems
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines and work effectively under pressure
  • Sound understanding of tikanga Māori and its relevance to Council functions


If you're passionate about contributing to a healthy environment and a resilient, prosperous community through financial expertise, apply today!

What we offer | Nga huanga mōu:
The salary range for this role is between $117,000 - $130,000 and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Other benefits of working for our team include:
  • Flexible working options to support work/life balance
  • 5 weeks annual leave after 3 years
  • 4% superannuation after 3 years
  • Life insurance and income protection
  • Subsidised eye tests and lenses, flu vaccinations, and other well-being initiatives
  • Strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a supportive working environment.


See a full list of our staff benefits here .
As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We recognise that collaborative and innovative organisations depend on having a workforce made up from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. We're all about excellence, and we encourage open communication – if you need any specific support, just let us know! Our main goal is to empower each person to share their unique talents to contribute to the outcomes for our community. This commitment ensures that our workplace is a dynamic and progressive space where everyone can flourish.

HBRC is responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may be called upon to support the response.

How to apply | I pēhea ki te whakauru:
Applications close 19 October 2024, however we will be shortlisting and interviewing appropriate candidates as applications are received. If you are interested in this position, please do not wait to apply as we may close the ad earlier than advertised.
View the full job description here. Please apply through Seek. If you would like any further information regarding the role, please email recruitment@hbrc.govt.nz
Applicants must have existing rights to work in New Zealand.

About us | E pā ki a mātou:
At Hawke’s Bay Regional Council our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisation is diverse and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key business units; Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management, Māori Partnerships, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Group which also consists of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management.

We focus on prioritising:
Te kounga o te wai, te haumarutanga me te mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi o te whakamarutanga | Water quality, safety and climate-resilient security.
Kia koi, kia toitū hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua | Climate-smart and sustainable land use.
Kia ora, kia āhei, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki te rerenga rauropi | Healthy, functioning and climate-resilient biodiversity.
Kia toitū, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki ngā ratonga me ngā hanganga ā-whare | Sustainable and climate-resilient services and infrastructure.
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