He karanga mōu kia mauri ora ai te ao o ā tātou tamariki me ō rātou whānau.

A call to join us in creating a world where children and families are valued, supported and able to flourish.

Stand Tū Māia is a national charity providing Child and Family Social Services across Aotearoa. Every day, we walk alongside tamariki, mokopuna and whānau experiencing adversity working to restore safety, stability and wellbeing, not just for now, but for generations to come.

We strengthen whānau relationships.
We build resilience and self-regulation.
We reduce stressors that impact both tamariki and adults.

And we do it with courage, compassion and practical action.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced and values-driven National Finance Manager to lead our financial strategy, planning and stewardship.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Board, this is a pivotal senior leadership role. You will help shape the financial direction of a national organisation committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.

This role calls for someone who combines strategic insight with hands-on capability, a leader who can see the big picture while ensuring the detail is right.

What You'll Be Responsible For

As National Finance Manager, you will lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial modelling, ensuring clear visibility of performance and proactive management of cashflow. You will oversee financial reporting, internal controls, audit processes and compliance, while preparing annual financial statements and engaging directly with the Board on financial insights and investment oversight.

Beyond the numbers, you will lead and develop the finance team, oversee core systems including SAGE 300 and iPayroll, and manage organisational assets such as insurance and leases. Your role will be both strategic and operational,ensuring discipline, clarity and confidence in every financial decision.

About You

You are a seasoned finance leader who brings both strategic oversight and operational depth. You understand how to balance long-term sustainability with day-to-day financial discipline, and you're confident providing clear, trusted advice at executive and Board level.

You'll bring:

• CPA (or equivalent) qualification and strong knowledge of accounting standards and legislation
• Proven experience leading a finance function in a complex organisation
• Strength in cashflow management, forecasting and financial modelling
• The ability to translate financial data into clear, practical insights
• A collaborative leadership style that builds trust and capability within teams

You are steady under pressure, comfortable navigating complexity, and willing to be hands-on when required. Most importantly, you recognise that strong financial stewardship underpins the stability and success of the wider organisation.

Why Tū Māia

• 5 weeks annual leave
• 10 days sick leave
• Free life insurance
• Free parking
• Direct partnership with the CE and regular Board engagement

If you are ready to bring your financial leadership to an organisation making a lasting difference across Aotearoa, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

To download the PD, and to apply for this role go to: https://standtumaiajobs.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6868892.

Applications close 13 March 2026