Head of Finance
Position Title: Head of Finance
Location: Bay of Plenty
Reporting to: Executive Director Finance and Infrastructure
Team: Finance
Remuneration: $145,700 - $182,000 (Fixed remuneration excluding KiwiSaver)
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology stands at a pivotal moment in our journey towards financial sustainability and operational excellence. As we continue our organisational transformation, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to head our finance function.
As the Head of Finance, you will contribute to the long-term sustainability of our organisation. This is a unique opportunity to join a senior leadership team committed to innovation, equity, and excellence in vocational education.
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 strategic financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
- Drive sustainable growth, manage financial risk, and support long-term planning.
- Oversee financial systems, treasury management, and risk mitigation.
- Deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial information.
- Foster a high-performing finance team through mentoring and development.
- Ensure audit clearance and compliance with accounting standards and legislation.
He kōrero mōu | About You
You bring:
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, plus CA or CPA membership.
- Extensive experience in senior financial management roles.
- Proven leadership in developing high-performing finance teams.
- Strong knowledge of financial compliance, risk management, and audit processes.
- 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
As a responsible employer and education provider, Toi Ohomai is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks; Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks.
If this role sounds like your next career move, then We will be assessing all applications as we receive them, so we encourage you to apply prior to the closing date.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application.
