Finance Business Partner - UDD at Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities , Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Influence decisions that matter – partner directly with senior leaders
• Move beyond the numbers – use commercial insight, strategic thinking, and business partnering expertise
• Secondment/Fixed Term opportunity until February 2027

Te whiwhinga mahi - Our opportunity
As a trusted advisor to the UDD senior leadership team, you'll provide strategic financial, commercial and business advice that helps leaders make informed decisions and achieve organisational outcomes. You'll bring fresh thinking, challenge assumptions, identify opportunities, and influence complex decisions that support Kāinga Ora's long-term strategy.

Working at the heart of the organisation, you will play a key role in planning, investment decision-making, portfolio performance, budgeting, risk management and strategic business planning. 

Responsibilities include:
•    Partnering with UDD senior leaders to shape business strategy and improve organisational performance.
•    Providing high-quality commercial and financial advice that informs key decisions.
•    Challenging thinking and influencing outcomes to ensure the best results for Kāinga Ora.
•    Supporting investment, divestment, portfolio and transaction activities.
•    Leading budget, forecasting and financial planning processes.
•    Identifying business risks and opportunities and helping drive effective solutions.
•    Building strong relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders.
•    Using economic, commercial and industry insights to support strategic decision-making.
•    Contributing to strong governance, accountability and performance outcomes.
•    Supporting Kāinga Ora's commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and meaningful partnerships with Māori. 

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring
You're a commercially astute finance leader who thrives on influencing decisions and creating value through insight and partnership.

You'll bring:
•    A professional finance qualification such as CAANZ, CPA, CIMA or CFA
•    More than 10 years' experience driving organisational performance in complex commercial and operational environments.
•    Demonstrated ability to develop financial and commercial acumen beyond the finance function into the wider organisation.
•    Strong strategic thinking and the ability to balance immediate priorities with long-term outcomes.
•    Proven experience influencing senior executives and working across large, complex organisations.
•    Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
•    Experience supporting governance and contributing to complex decision-making processes.
•    Confidence to challenge the status quo and provide fresh perspectives.
•    Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information.
•    An understanding of public sector environments and regulated operating contexts.
•    Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to supporting positive outcomes for Māori.

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?  
We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development. These benefits are described in more detail here https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits 

As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities. 

Mō mātou - Our Organisation
At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand’s housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive. 

What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders’ lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa. 

We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 

Ō tātou uara - Our values 
Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are:
•    Manaakitanga – People at the Heart
•    Mahi Tahi – Better Together
•    Whanake – Be Bold

Tūhono mai - Join us
To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via http://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz. Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process. If you have any questions about this role, please contact kaingaorarecruit@kaingaora.govt.nz 

Applications close on Sunday 12th July 2026 at 11:55pm. 

We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.

If you don’t tick all the boxes in this listing but think that you could be a great fit based on your unique background and skillset, we would welcome an application from you.