Finance Manager
Position Title: Finance Manager
Location: Bay of Plenty
Reporting to: Head of Finance
Team: Finance
Remuneration: $98,900 - $131,900 (Fixed remuneration excluding Kiwisaver)
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology has recently undergone an organisational reshape as we prepare to re-establish ourselves as a stand-alone organisation in line with the government changes to vocational education in Aotearoa. Several new opportunities are now available for application.
We are seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to lead our Finance Operations Team. This is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing transactional finance functions, statutory compliance, and audit coordination, while fostering a high-performing team culture and contributing to strategic financial initiatives.
Finance and Infrastructure
Finance and Infrastructure is a key enabling function for Toi Ohomai, supporting the development of business capabilities, processes and systems that enable our ākonga, organisation and kaimahi to thrive. This directorate leads financial partnership, infrastructure development, and digital innovation, ensuring our environments are not only safe and compliant, but also future-ready and aligned with the evolving needs of both ākonga (learners) and kaimahi (staff). From uplifting financial acumen and practice to transforming infrastructure (physical and digital), this directorate plays a vital role in creating spaces and systems that support learning, collaboration, and everyday operations.
Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities
- Lead transactional finance operations and statutory reporting.
- Oversee financial close processes and external audit coordination.
- Maintain cash flow forecasting and funding processes.
- Provide coaching and support to finance team members.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies and accounting standards.
He kōrero mōu | About You
You bring:
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, plus CA or CPA membership.
- Significant experience managing transactional finance operations and audits.
- Strong leadership in developing high-performing finance teams.
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori success.
- Ability to support te reo Māori, tikanga, and mātauranga Māori.
- A passion for equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Mō mātou | About Us
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is a vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. Home to over 9000 ākonga (students), at Toi Ohomai we put ākonga and kaimahi at the centre of all we do. Through educational excellence, Māori Success, strong partnerships and sustainable practices we enable our ākonga, institution and communities to thrive.
Toiohomaitanga describes our way of doing and being. It reflects how we care for each other, work together, and uphold our shared purpose. Ā mātou uara | our values are an important part of this, our Toi Ohomai values are:
- Toitūtanga – Courageous and humble in our pursuit of excellence
- Manaakitanga – Strengthening the mana of others and our communities
- Whanaungatanga – Building and nurturing relationships
- Kotahitanga – United in our shared purpose
As we transition, Toi Ohomai is developing a more financially sustainable and strategically aligned organisation. Our new operating model places ākonga at the centre, organising into interconnected functions: Engage, Develop, Educate, Support, and Enable. The enables us to focus on our core purpose and work interdependently to deliver excellent vocational education.
By embracing our Toiohomaitanga (our new ways of working) we will foster greater collaboration, clearer role accountability, data-informed decision-making and agile and adaptive practices that enable us to respond quickly to changing needs. Applying for a role in this new structure is an opportunity to contribute to the future of Toi Ohomai and our communities.
Me pēhea te tono | How to Apply
Toi Ohomai is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment. Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks. We encourage you to apply prior to the closing date, as we will be assessing all applications as we receive them.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application.
