Mō te tūnga | About the role 

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team. 

This is a high-impact, organisation-wide role working closely with the Director of Finance as a trusted right-hand partner. You will provide strategic financial insight, governance-level reporting, and forward looking analysis that supports decision making at Executive, Board, and Ministerial level. 

You will lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, oversee content investment performance, contribute to long-term sustainability modelling, and play a key role in financial storytelling across the organisation. This role also offers exposure to ERP system administration (TechnologyOne), systems improvement initiatives, and cross-functional projects in a dynamic, purpose-led environment. 

This is a full-time, permanent position based at our head office in East Tāmaki. 

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities 

Strategic Reporting & Planning 

• Lead monthly organisational reporting with clear variance analysis, trend insights, and forward-looking commentary 

• Deliver executive- and governance-level reporting to ELT, Audit & Risk Committee, and Board 

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting cycles 

• Maintain and enhance multi-year financial models (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow) 

• Support external reporting including funding agencies and Select Committee outputs 

Production & Content Investment Oversight 

• Provide financial oversight of production budgets and commitments 

• Partner with content leaders to ensure financially sound commissioning decisions 

• Monitor content investment performance and escalate risks early 

• Work alongside the Financial Accountant to ensure accurate amortisation and funding recognition 

Business Partnering & Commercial Support 

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across the organisation 

• Provide cost centre insights, scenario modelling, and investment evaluation 

• Support procurement, contract renewals, and operational planning 

• Tailor complex financial information into clear, accessible insights 

Systems, Process & Continuous Improvement 

• Contribute to ERP (TechnologyOne) administration, testing, and data integrity 

• Develop dashboards and tools to improve financial visibility 

• Lead or contribute to finance process improvements 

• Strengthen organisational financial literacy 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | What you’ll bring 

Essential 

• CA or CPA qualified 

• 4+ years’ experience in a Finance Business Partner or Management Accounting role (including 2+ years post qualification) 

• Advanced financial modelling and Excel capability 

• Proven experience leading budgeting and forecasting cycles 

• Strong governance and executive-level report writing skills 

• Demonstrated ability to translate financial data into clear, decision-ready insights 

Preferred 

• Experience in a complex mid-to-large organisation 

• Exposure to ERP implementation or system administration (TechnologyOne advantageous) 

• Experience supporting multiple business units 

• Process optimisation experience 

• Fluency in te reo Māori (advantageous but not essential) 

Ko wai mātou | Who we are 
Whakaata Māori is Aotearoa New Zealand’s indigenous national broadcaster that inspires viewers to connect with te ao Māori through compelling and authentic Māori content. The network delivers a diverse range of educational, informative, and entertainment content that reflects the unique identity of Aotearoa, promoting an inclusive environment that fosters the growth and revitalisation of te reo me ngā tikanga Māori. Each day, Whakaata Māori reaches thousands of viewers through channels, Whakaata Māori and Te Reo and online entertainment platform Māori+. Our news site teaomaori.news connects people to the important Māori issues throughout the day. 

Tono mai ināianei | Apply now 
If you are a commercially astute finance professional seeking purpose, impact, and broad organisational exposure, we would love to hear from you. 

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.