Finance Business Partner
Date: 11 Jan 2026
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
• Wellington based
• Secondment/fixed-term position until 30 June 2027
About us | Mō mātou:
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
About our team | Mō te tīma:
The DSS Group has been established to ensure fairer access to disability support services in New Zealand, ensuring those with the greatest needs receive quality support services. The DSS business group is comprised of DSS operations and a dedicated taskforce to deliver the DSS Review Programme.
The Group is responsible for the delivery of DSS services to disabled New Zealanders. It also leads the DSS Review programme which will provide the capability uplift required of DSS to deliver better services and outcomes, and ensure the sustainability of DSS into the future, including appropriate commercial management of DSS contracts, procurement and finances.
About the role | Mō te tūnga:
As a Finance Business Partner, you’ll be a trusted advisor to senior leaders, shaping decisions, lifting financial capability, and supporting performance. A key focus for this role is commercial insight and procurement support.
You’ll work closely with Procurement and business leaders to:
• Support sourcing strategies, tender processes and evaluation panels (including AoG arrangements where relevant)
• Provide commercial analysis, cost/benefit and value for money assessments
• Advise on contract negotiations, variations and supplier performance
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, and ensure probity and compliance with public sector requirements
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and month end processes for your portfolio
• Translate financial information into clear advice for non financial stakeholders
You’ll contribute to continuous improvement, help embed Te Ao Māori in our work, and support strong financial stewardship across MSD.
What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga:
We’re looking for someone who has:
• Strong commercial background — experience providing commercial advice and financial analysis to support procurement and supplier management in a large organisation
• Procurement support experience — exposure to tendering, contract management, vendor negotiations and value for money assessments (public sector experience is a plus)
• A relevant tertiary qualification in business or accounting or equivalent experience (Membership of a professional accounting body e.g. CA ANZ or equivalent preferred)
• Sound knowledge of New Zealand public finance practices and accounting principles
• Excellent relationship skills and the ability to explain complex financial information clearly
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and advanced Excel capability
• A collaborative, inclusive approach, aligned to MSD’s values
If you’re keen to use your commercial and procurement expertise to improve outcomes for New Zealanders, we’d love to hear from you.
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $118,288.00 - $143,647.00
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono:
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Closing date: Sunday 25th January, 2026.
Joining us | Ko te hono mai:
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.
