Manager Divisional Finance

FINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISION | TE RATOKA PŪTEA
FINANCE ADVISORY

About our team/Mō te tīma

The University of Otago is New Zealand's oldest University and has a strong teaching and research tradition and well-established national and international linkages. It is also one of New Zealand's largest universities, with students and staff based in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, and Invercargill.

Ranked within the top 1% of universities in the world, the University of Otago recognises that our staff are the key to our success.

The role/Te mahi

As the Divisional Finance Manager for Sciences, you will provide best in class financial support and advice to key client portfolios. This role will strengthen client portfolios finances, support effective decision making and contribute to the overall success of the university, to achieve the University's Vision and Mission.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

CA Qualified with sound commercial acumen, you can translate business performance drivers into financial outcomes. This finance partnering role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels.

You will be self-driven - leading and engaging a team to achieve operational outcomes and build strong relationships with your client group with a focus on service excellence.

We are looking for an individual with experience in:

• Financial advice and guidance to non-finance senior managers.
• Complex financial modelling with strong analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Budgeting and forecasting – able to identify trends and efficiencies.

Further details/Pūroko

This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position, located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

The appointment range for this role is $107,320 to $115,834, Top of Range $124,348.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Desiree Levy via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button.

Applications quoting reference number 2601154 will close on Sunday, 23 August 2026, 11.59PM (NZST).

Applications will be considered as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.