Financial Controller

Lead DOC’s Financial Control function to protect public funds, assure reporting excellence, and enable confident decisions that support conservation outcomes across Aotearoa. $145,350.00 - $188,100.00. Permanent, full time, Wellington location.

Protect what matters while steering DOC’s financial heartbeat. If you’re a decisive finance leader who thrives on accuracy, assurance, and impact, this is your chance to safeguard public resources and enable confident decisions across Aotearoa.

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• Lead the Financial Control function, maintaining department‑wide financial management and internal control frameworks that safeguard public resources and reduce risk.
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• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and reliability of financial systems, the general ledger, and the balance sheet to support leaders, auditors, and central agencies.
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• Oversee timely, accurate, and compliant external financial reporting and act as the primary accountability point for external audit.
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• Develop, maintain, and enforce financial accounting policies, procedures, delegations, and risk controls to prevent misstatement or misuse of funds.
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• Build a high‑performing, inclusive team culture; set clear expectations, coach and develop capability, and model health, safety, and wellbeing.
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• Chartered Accountant with experience in a Financial Controller role within the NZ public sector.
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• Deep knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards, taxation in the public sector, the Public Finance Act, and machinery of government.
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• Proven strength establishing internal control environments, leading audits, and navigating political sensitivities.
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• Experience modernising FMIS and driving continuous improvement in processes, data, and reporting.
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• Advanced commercial and financial management, budgeting, and negotiation skills.
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• Ability to present complex finance concepts clearly to non‑accountants and influence senior leadership decisions.
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• People leadership that sets direction, delegates effectively, coaches for performance, and lifts team cohesion.
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• Culture that encourages participation, thriving, and growth.
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• Values‑driven organisation working towards diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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• Flexible working arrangements across Aotearoa, considered based on the role and discussed with your leader.
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Salary: $145,350.00 – $188,100.00, depending on skills and experience. Eligibility: You must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday, 28July2026. This advert may close early, so please apply promptly.