Finance Business Partner

Fixed-term to February 2028 | Full-time (40 hours per week) but we would consider 30 or 32 for the right person

Mō mātou | About us

Te waihanga kōwhiringa hōu hei oranga tangata, oranga rōpū, oranga hapori, whakarauora hoki i te hunga e tāmia iho nei.

The Wise Group is a family of not for profit, community organisations sharing a common purpose: to create new opportunities for the wellbeing of people, vulnerable populations, organisations and communities.

We are committed to being guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We care deeply about doing work that is meaningful and are committed to upholding te mana o Te Reo Māori me ōnā Tikanga across a range of different situations and settings.

The Finance team is committed to providing the highest quality financial services and creating employment experience that aligns to the Wise Group's spirit and beliefs.

Our dedicated, professional team aim to be at the leading edge of what we do, we value all the team's experiences and encourage you to bring all your ideas and experiences to help with our continuous improvement journey.

We work together to grow and learn, and we enjoy having fun along the way. We know we are at our best when we are engaging with challenging and energising work.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Flexible/hybrid work options - opportunity to work from home and office
• Ongoing development and regular coaching
• Subsidised lunch cooked by an in-house chef three days a week
• Based in beautiful Hamilton East, close to shops, cafes and parks

About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

We are looking for a proactive Finance Business Partner to support the financial management of our entities. In this role, you'll work closely with leaders, managers, and staff to provide trusted advice, insightful reporting, and high-quality financial services. You'll be a key contributor to continuous improvement and help shape the financial success of our organisation.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Building strong business partnering relationships with entity leaders and teams
• Delivering accurate, customer-focused financial reports and forecasts
• Collaborating across teams to foster a positive and energised work environment
• Identify and communicate financial risks and opportunities

You'll be working Monday to Friday with the flexibility to work from both home and the office. We work across the motu so some travel may be required.

Skills & Experience | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako

We're passionate about finding the right people for our team, making sure our values align. We work together to grow and learn, and we enjoy having fun along the way.

• As our ideal teammate, you'll care deeply about doing work that is meaningful and you'll be committed to providing high-quality support
• You'll believe in possibilities, be a true problem solver who is gritty enough to persevere when it gets tough
• You'll have a can-do attitude, an eagerness to learn and be keen to grow your career
• Ideally, you will be a Chartered Accountant or have a similar qualification

We welcome people with diverse backgrounds to apply as each new employee brings a different perspective and we are always eager to further diversify our organisation.

How to Apply:

Please upload a cover letter and introduce yourself to us as a teammate, be yourself and tell us why you want this job, the less generic you can make it, the better.

Tell us about:

• Why you want to work as part of our team and why you are passionate about a career in finance
• Some of your proudest moments at work, what you have achieved and why that makes you smile

Rā Katinga | Applications close: 22 October 2026. Please note this job ad may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

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Whakapā | Contact: Kathryn Jellyman, Finance Business Partner Lead on [email protected] for any questions.

For further information, visit our website at www.wisegroup.co.nz