• Southland Based – Thriving Region
• Provide Leadership & Direction
• Newly Created Position   

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. Known for its lush green spaces and long summer daylight hours, the city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. With outstanding nature reserves, a thriving entertainment and arts scene, and a layout that ensures no more than a convenient 10-minute drive to work, who wouldn't want to call this place home? As more people choose this great southern lifestyle than ever before, Invercargill is growing, and the CBD is set to undergo the biggest redevelopment it’s seen in decades. The Invercargill City Council is growing too and is committed to supporting their people to grow their careers, while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

About the Role

This is a newly created role which will lead a high-performing finance team, providing strategic financial direction to the Group Manager – Finance and Assurance, the CEO and the Invercargill City Holdings Ltd Board. The CFO will provide expert guidance and drive financial performance, overseeing financial planning, treasury management, budgeting, and risk mitigation, and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and best practices.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the city’s future by delivering high-quality financial insights and enabling informed decision-making at the executive and governance levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a dynamic finance team to drive operational excellence
• Provide strategic financial advice to Council, ICHL, and key stakeholders
• Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and reporting
• Manage treasury, debt, and investment portfolios effectively
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, statutory obligations, and best practices
• Drive innovation in financial management and reporting systems
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and elected representatives

What You Bring

• CA Qualification – Chartered Accountant (CA) membership with CAANZ
• Extensive Financial Leadership – 10+ years of experience in financial management, including strategy, treasury, and governance
• Change Leadership – Proven ability to drive positive organisational change
• Stakeholder Engagement – Exceptional ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to diverse audiences
• Technical Expertise – Strong financial modelling, reporting, and compliance knowledge, particularly in local government or similar environments
• Innovative Thinking – A strategic mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement

Why Join Invercargill City Council?

Invercargill City Council are committed to building a thriving community through sound financial stewardship and innovation. In this role, you will have the chance to influence city wide decisions, lead transformational projects, and work with a passionate team dedicated to making a difference.

If you’re ready to take on a leadership role where you can shape financial strategy and contribute to the future of Invercargill, we want to hear from you!

The Invercargill City Council is working exclusively with Echelon Group regarding the recruitment of this vacancy. Please contact Echelon Group directly as applications through other recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Kerri Jennings.