Senior Business Advisor

Wellington based – Permanent, Full-time. Midpoint $122,812, dependent on experience.

• Lead system-driven financial insights that support smarter planning and decision-making.
• Lead the evolution of the Ministry’s Financial Planning tool – Workday Adaptive Planning, driving innovation, strengthening capability, and ensuring systems and insights enable smarter, strategic decision‑making at every level.
• Lead Adaptive Planning capability by driving system improvements, innovation, and daily management in line with the strategic roadmap.
• Enhance reporting and insights through improved dashboards, financial reporting, and budget management tools for leaders.
• Embed best practice by partnering across Finance and the business to optimise processes and uplift financial capability.
• Provide system leadership including configuration, support, issue resolution, and continuous improvement of Adaptive Planning.
• Build strong partnerships across the Ministry and wider sector to deliver high-quality outcomes and drive ongoing improvement.

• Relevant experience and expertise in finance systems, with hands‑on experience in Adaptive Planning or similar cloud‑based platforms.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to navigate complexity and turn insights into clear, actionable advice.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a proven ability to identify efficiencies and strengthen processes and controls.
• Collaborative approach and strong stakeholder management skills, building effective relationships across teams and partners.
• Clear communicator and influencer with experience training others, presenting solutions, and driving adoption of new systems and processes.

Discover a world of opportunities for personal and professional growth. We’re not just a workplace; we’re a whanau that values your well‑being and the importance of work‑life balance. At ManatūHauora, we value the authentic ‘you’, ensuring that every voice is heard and every perspective matters. Your wellness is our priority, with comprehensive support and resources to keep you thriving. Join us today and be part of a team dedicated to improving health. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings.

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