Senior Life Course Finance Partner - Planning, Funding & Outcomes at Te Whatu Ora, Central

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent Full-time role based anywhere in Te Manawa Taki (New Plymouth, Hamilton, Rotorua, Tauranga, Taupo, Whakatane, Gisborne)
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, investment analysis, and contract performance
• Improve processes, automate reporting, and leverage modern financial systems to boost efficiency

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations — from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

As a Finance Partner – Commissioning, you will be a trusted strategic advisor providing financial and commercial insight to support Commissioning Life Course Management. In this role, you'll work closely with operational leaders to translate complex financial data into meaningful analysis, helping shape investment decisions, service planning, budgeting, forecasting, and contract performance management.

A typical day will see you leading month-end processes, analysing expenditure trends, preparing forecasts, and partnering with commissioning and procurement teams to ensure financial sustainability and accountability. You'll conduct deep-dive analysis to uncover performance drivers, support business cases and funding proposals, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen financial systems and reporting. This is an opportunity to influence decision-making at a regional level while contributing to equitable health outcomes across Aotearoa.

About the Team

The Regional Planning, Funding and Outcomes Finance and Contracting team provides strategic financial leadership and operational financial management across commissioning and service delivery portfolios. The team works in close partnership with commissioning, Hauora Māori Services, Pacific Health, and nationally operating finance functions to ensure consistent, high-quality financial management and reporting. The Team is based in Te Manawa Taki region, covering five districts -Tairawhiti, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Waikato and Taranaki. You must be based in one of these locations within Health New Zealand's Te Manawa Taki region.

About you

As a Finance Partner, you bring strong analytical capability, commercial acumen, and the confidence to influence and support senior stakeholders in a large and complex organisation. You are motivated by turning financial insights into actionable decisions that improve service delivery and drive organisational performance.

• Qualified & Experienced – Tertiary accounting/finance qualification with 5+ years in financial management, preferably in large public or healthcare organisations.
• Financial Expertise – Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial modelling.
• Technical Proficiency – Experienced with ERP/financial systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.), reporting tools, and process automation.
• Commercial & Strategic Thinking – Provides actionable insights, supports business cases, and assesses financial viability for informed decision-making.
• Communication & Collaboration – Confident presenting complex financial information and building strong relationships across teams and functions.
• Equity & Te Tiriti Focused – Applies Te Tiriti principles and supports Māori and Pacific health equity in financial planning and decision-making.
• Leadership & Improvement Mindset – Mentors staff, drives efficiency, and champions innovation in finance processes and reporting.
• Integrity & Resilience – High professionalism, strong judgment, adaptability, and commitment to safety, equity, and organisational values.

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.   

How to Apply 

To apply, please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 11:59PM Wednesday 15 April 2026.

For further information, please contact Lynda Francis on lynda.francis@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.