Finance Business Partner - Water Services

Finance Business Partner - Water Services Ashburton District Council – Christchurch, South Island Finance Business Partner – Water Services Ashburton District Council | Ashburton Ready to balance the books and make waves at the same time? Dive into a role at Ashburton District Council, based in Ashburton, where your financial smarts help keep our communities’ water services flowing smoothly — without sending budgets down the drain. Ashburton offers a lifestyle that’s hard to beat — less time commuting, more time outdoors, and a community where it’s easy to feel at home. We’re looking for a Finance Business Partner – Water Services who loves partnering with people, turning numbers into stories, and spotting leaky risks before they become budget blowouts. What you’ll be doing - Āu Mahi Own the numbers — budgets, forecasts, performance… you keep everything sharp, smart and moving in the right direction. Shape the big-picture plans (Annual Plan, LTP, Water Services Delivery Plan) and help build the financial foundations of a brand‑new Water Services unit. Catch issues early — if something’s drifting, leaking, or looking dodgy, you’re the one who sees it first. Build reporting that actually makes sense — clear, clean, compliant and useful. Make TechOne work for us , not the other way around — streamline, simplify, tidy up the data pipes. Create models + insights that help engineers, managers and decision‑makers get the full story fast. What You’ll Bring- Mōu Analytical chops — you see trends, gaps and opportunities faster than most people open a spreadsheet. Detail devotion — decimals, timing, assumptions… you care about the bits that truly matter. A “let’s make this simple” communicator — especially for the people who only want to know: “Are we good or not?” A finance or accounting qualification , with local government or infrastructure experience a strong plus. CAANZ membership ? Great, but we won’t hold it against you if it’s still in progress or not your path. What we can offer you - He aha ngā hua ki a koe Be part of building something new — you’ll help create the financial backbone of a brand‑new Water Services unit. You’ll be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking finance team. We value ideas, initiative, and a good sense of humour. Flexible working, great benefits, and a chance to shape how we do finance. Ongoing professional development opportunities. Health, wellness and service recognition benefits. Birthday leave and the ability to purchase additional leave. Do work that matters — your insights impact essential water infrastructure people rely on daily. About us - Mahi Ngātahi We are proud to provide services and support to one of New Zealand’s fastest growing and thriving communities. We have a diverse and passionate workforce of over 300 employees spanning all Council activities and we are dedicated to delivering only the best to our community. Working at ADC means being part of something real, meaningful, and proudly local. We back our people with trust, flexibility, and the kind of environment where you can do your best work without unnecessary fuss. If you want to take charge of something new, grow your skills, be surrounded by good humans, and see the impact of what you do every day — ADC is where you’ll find that. Our district offers real lifestyle balance for you and your family — whether that’s a quick commute, weekends in the outdoors, or simply more time at home. With Mt Hutt and Lake Hood nearby, the opportunity for adventure is endless. Applications close 22 June 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr