Manu Tāiko | Associate Director, Business Partnering and Financial Control

• Are you experienced with financial systems and tools?
• Do you have a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification?
• Have you got experience in a senior financial role within a university or tertiary institution?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Manu Tāiko - Associate Director, Business Partnering and Financial Control to join the Finance team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead integrated financial services across planning, reporting, treasury, and compliance.
• Deliver high-quality financial insight and modelling to support strategic initiatives.
• Maintain robust financial control frameworks and accounting policies.
• Build strong relationships across faculties, central services, subsidiaries, and external stakeholders.
• Promote agile portfolio allocation and seamless customer service.

This role is part of the leadership of a high-performing finance team and plays a key role in enabling the University’s Strategic Plan, ensuring financial health, and delivering robust, insightful analysis to support decision-making at all levels.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a strategic, relationship-focused finance leader with a strong background in both business partnering and financial control. You will bring a collaborative mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence across a complex organisation.

Key requirements:

• Previous experience in a senior financial role within a university or tertiary institution.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification.
• Proven leadership in financial planning, reporting, and compliance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience with financial systems and tools (e.g., Oracle).

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Close date for vacancy: 5 pm, 26 August 2025.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Sue Slater (sue.slater@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.