About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team and play an important role in strengthening the financial performance and sustainability of Sport NZ.

This role goes beyond the numbers. You’ll partner with managers and senior leaders across the organisation, providing financial insight, advice and challenge that supports effective planning and decision-making. You’ll lead budgeting and forecasting activities, deliver meaningful financial reporting and help build financial capability across the organisation.

What you’ll be doing

As our Finance Business Partner, you’ll:

Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes and support longer-term financial forecasting.
Deliver timely and accurate monthly financial reporting, variance analysis and commentary, with a strong focus on insights and actions.
Prepare financial reporting for the Group Executive Team, Audit, Finance and Risk Committee, Board and other Committees.
Provide financial leadership and advice to support strategic initiatives and key organisational decisions.
Partner with managers to integrate financial thinking into business planning and ensure plans are financially robust.
Identify and proactively manage financial risks and issues alongside budget holders.
Coach and support managers to strengthen financial capability and accountability.
Develop and deliver financial management training and induction resources.
Work collaboratively across the Finance team and support strong financial disciplines across the organisation.

During the initial period of the role, you’ll also provide people leadership to a fixed-term Finance Business Partner as the team works through a busy period of Finance transformation, including implementation of the new FMIS. This reporting arrangement is expected to be in place for approximately six months.

What you'll need to succeed | Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū

You’ll be a confident and collaborative finance professional who can translate financial information into meaningful advice and build trusted relationships with people across the organisation.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

Relationship-building, influencing, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
Experience leading budgeting, forecasting and financial advice in a complex environment.
Proven experience preparing financial reporting and analysis for executive and Board audiences.
Sound judgement and the ability to make decisions and deliver under pressure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make financial information accessible to different audiences.
An understanding of New Zealand accounting requirements and, ideally, Crown entity and public sector reporting requirements.
A qualification recognised by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) or an equivalent body, or significant demonstrable experience in an equivalent role (desirable)
Knowledge of, and commitment to, Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

About Us | Ko wai mātou

Our purpose is to contribute to the wellbeing of everybody in Aotearoa New Zealand by leading the play, active recreation and sport system. Our vision is Every Body Active, and we work alongside our partners to create a more impactful, inclusive and trusted system that delivers better experiences and opportunities for people across Aotearoa.

Our Corporate Services Business Unit provides organisational leadership across areas including financial management and reporting, risk management, technology, information management, office management and procurement.

What We Bring | He aha ta tatou kawe mai

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Wellington, and we’re happy to explore flexible working arrangements as part of the role.

If you’re looking for a business partnering role where you can combine your technical finance expertise with relationship-building, financial leadership and organisational impact, we’d love to hear from you. View the job description here.

How to Apply | Me pēhea te tono
To view the position description and apply, please follow the online process on our Careers Website. If you have any questions, email our Recruitment Team. Applications close on 4 November 2026. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it.