Programme Finance and Controls Manager - Fixed Term

Published: 11 July 2025

Te whakapakari tahi i tō tātau Taiao – Enhancing our environment together.

Our vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.

About The opportunity | Ko te āheinga:

Cyclone Gabrielle has had a significant impact on the infrastructure, environment and communities in our region. This is why HBRC has created an Infrastructure Programme Management Office (IPMO) – a dedicated team who are actively engaged in recovery work. This work is diverse and challenging and principally focused on delivering 11 projects with a combined budget of just over $250m, with the construction projects providing critical future flood mitigation to various Communities from Wairoa in the North, to Pōranagahau in the South. These projects will make a real difference for Hawke’s Bay, being a part of these exciting initiatives will bring you immense job satisfaction and a feeling of true achievement.

We are seeking an experienced Programme Finance and Controls Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring financial integrity and key controls are in place for the programme and projects. This is a Fixed Term (up to June 2027) opportunity based in Hawke’s Bay, where you will be an integral member of the wider Infrastructure Programme Management Office (IPMO) with an additional Programme Leadership responsibility.

In this role you will oversee financial planning, process implementation, performance oversight and reporting —ensuring that programme and project costs, risks and resources are managed to meet the programme objectives.

You will also oversee procurement ensuring that all purchasing activities are within budget and reflect best practice. Your leadership will also encompass overseeing various subject matter experts and the team supporting the role.

About you | E pā ana ki a koe:

You will be an accomplished and forward-thinking professional with relevant experience managing larger-scale programmes and navigating complex delivery landscapes, or have a relevant background to achieve the objectives of the role. Your background blends financial management expertise, an adherence to robust programme controls and with a collaborative, and analytical mindset. With more than a decade in similar roles, you will have sound judgement, effective communication, and a proven ability to lead with integrity and empathy—particularly in diverse and dynamic environments.

You will also ideally have:

• A relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent tertiary qualification/ post graduate studies / professional body certification / registration
• At least 10+ years relevant industry experience in a similar role/industry
• A high level of numeracy competency including budgeting and project cost to complete build up
• A full valid driver’s licence is required
• Resilience, adaptability, and flexibility

What we offer | Nga huanga mōu:

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We recognise that collaborative and innovative organisations depend on having a workforce made up from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. We're all about excellence, and we encourage open communication – if you need any specific support, just let us know! Our main goal is to empower each person to share their unique talents to contribute to the outcomes for our community. This commitment ensures that our workplace is a dynamic and progressive space where everyone can flourish. Other benefits of working for our team include flexible working options to support work/life balance, and a strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a supportive working environment.  

HBRC is responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may be called upon to support the response.

How to apply | I pēhea ki te whakauru:

Applications close Monday, 28 July 2025, however we will be shortlisting and interviewing appropriate candidates as applications are received. If you are interested in this position, please do not wait to apply as we may close the opportunity earlier than advertised.

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Please apply through SEEK. If you require any further information, please email hr@hbrc.govt.nz.

Applicants must have existing rights to work in New Zealand.

About us | E pā ki a mātou:

At Hawke’s Bay Regional Council our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisation is diverse and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key business units; Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management, Māori Partnerships, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Group which also consists of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management.

We focus on prioritising:

Te kounga o te wai, te haumarutanga me te mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi o te whakamarutanga | Water quality, safety and climate-resilient security.  

Kia koi, kia toitū hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua | Climate-smart and sustainable land use. 

Kia ora, kia āhei, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki te rerenga rauropi | Healthy, functioning and climate-resilient biodiversity. 

Kia toitū, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki ngā ratonga me ngā hanganga ā-whare | Sustainable and climate-resilient services and infrastructure. 

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