Head of Finance - CSD & DT

• Auckland based role.
• Lead Financial Performance and Business Outcomes.
• Influence Executive Decision-Making.
• Portfolio - Customer Service Delivery (operations) and Data & Technology.

Are you an experienced finance leader who thrives on partnering at GM level, leading high-performing teams, and driving organisational performance? We are seeking an accomplished Head of Finance to lead a team of Finance Business Advisors, providing strategic financial insight and guidance across a large and complex organisation.

This is a key leadership role improving commercial and financial performance and identifying opportunities for greater operational efficiency.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

In this role you will lead a team responsible for delivering high-quality financial advice, management reporting, planning, and performance insights across our CSD & D&T teams.

As a trusted advisor and part of the CSD and D&T leadership teams, you'll translate financial data into meaningful business recommendations, enabling informed decision-making and supporting the achievement of strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading, coaching, and developing a team of Finance Business Partners.
• Partnering with General Managers and senior leaders to drive financial and operational performance.
• Providing strategic financial advice that supports business planning and investment decisions.
• Leading annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Driving cost efficiency and value-for-money initiatives across the organisation.
• Overseeing management reporting and financial performance reporting frameworks.
• Delivering insightful analysis on financial results, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships across executive and leadership teams.
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and commercial thinking within the finance function.

Mōu - About You

We are looking for a commercially focused finance leader with proven experience influencing senior stakeholders and leading business advisory teams in a complex environment.

You'll Have

• A recognised accounting qualification (CA or equivalent).
• Significant experience in finance business partnering, commercial finance, or financial advisory leadership roles.
• Proven success leading teams of Finance Business Partners or similar.
• Extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance management.
• Strong expertise in management reporting and financial performance reporting.
• Demonstrated success identifying and implementing cost optimisation and efficiency initiatives.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at GM and Executive level.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills.
• Experience operating within large, complex organisations.

He Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us!

Benefits

We're passionate about our commitment to deliver the best for Aotearoa - to help businesses thrive, and to deliver what Kiwis care about. Our permanent employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:

• Special rates on fantastic holiday home accommodation around New Zealand
• Retail shopping discounts with our partners
• An Employee Assistance programme to support you when you need it
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• A collaborative and values-driven culture.
• The opportunity to influence organisational strategy and performance.

Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whanau!

Apply today! Please download the JD on the NZ Post Careers page. If you require additional information, please contact Cath Scott (Talent Business Partner) on 022 323 0684

Applications for this position close on 22 September 2026

Due to the fast-paced nature of NZ Post, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so  don't  delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.

All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and will be subject to a security check and reference checks. Some of our roles may also require a credit check and/or a drug test.

There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in our values .