Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the teamOur Finance team empowers the University’s mission by delivering timely, accurate, and strategic financial insights. We support sustainable decision-making, ensure compliance with university and government policies, and help achieve the goals set by the University Council and external stakeholders.Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityWe’re looking for a proactive and strategic Associate Finance Business Partner to join our high-performing Finance team on a full-time or fixed-term basis.In this role, you’ll be a trusted advisor to the Faculty of  Science, partnering with Heads of School, Department Heads, and Business Managers to deliver insightful financial guidance and support. You’ll play a key role in shaping financial strategy, enabling informed decision-making, and driving performance across our faculty.You’ll also collaborate closely with the wider One Finance team, contributing to budgeting, forecasting, business case development, and continuous improvement initiativesThis is a full-time (37.5 hrs pw), 12-month fixed-term roleThe salary range is $85,000 - $105,000, dependant on skills and experience.For more detailed information, please refer to the Position DescriptionHe kōrero mōu | About youTo be successful in this role you will be:Tertiary qualified in accounting, finance, or related field (professional qualifications are a plus)Experienced in management accounting or business partnering—ideally in a large, complex organisation.Skilled in building strong relationships and managing diverse stakeholder expectations.Confident working with large ERP systems (PeopleSoft, Workday Adaptive Planning preferred).Passionate about continuous improvement and driving best practice.You’ll be a natural communicator, a collaborative problem-solver, and someone who thrives on making a real difference through financial leadership.Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:Flexible employment practicesUp to 6.75% company superannuation schemeA competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leaveIn addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 31st August 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.Please reach out to Louise Jones, via [email protected]  for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found