Head of Finance, RotoruaNZ

Exciting opportunities at RotoruaNZ

RotoruaNZ is a Rotorua Lakes Council Controlled Organisation and operates as both the Economic Development Agency and the Regional Tourism Organisation for the Rotorua district. 

We are entering a dynamic new phase, with exciting changes to our structure unlocking fresh opportunities to grow our impact and better serve our community. As part of an exciting new evolution in our organisation, we have several roles available across strategy, operations, commercial partnerships, and events. This follows the recent integration of events delivery and venue operations into RotoruaNZ, marking a bold step forward in how we serve our community, our visitors, and our city.

We’re looking for passionate, skilled professionals to join our high-performing team and help deliver on our vision to make Rotorua a vibrant place to live, work, visit, study, invest and do business. If you’re driven by purpose, collaboration, and the opportunity to make a real impact – now’s the time to join us. Help shape the future of Rotorua with an organisation committed to innovation, partnership, and purpose.

Rotorua - a great place to live, work and play

Enjoy a fantastic lifestyle in Rotorua, surrounded by nature, and without the constant traffic, hustle and expense of larger cities. Here, you can easily access lakes, forests, and geothermal areas - all just minutes away - while also benefiting from the amenities of city living and the strong sense of rich culture and welcoming community. Spend less time commuting so you can take more time connecting with friends, family and the great outdoors.

About this role

As Head of Finance, you will act as a key advisor and close liaison to the Chief Executive. This position will provide financial insights to enable strategic business decision-making and ensures that RotoruaNZ’s financial accounts meet all auditing, taxation, and reporting requirements. This role will lead the finance team in delivering financial strategy and financial operations across the business.

Key accountabilities include the management of cash flow, banking facilities, expenditures, budgets, and financial risks. Additionally, this role serves as the key liaison with auditors, banks, and other financial institutions. This role is integral to RotoruaNZ’s success, ensuring financial sustainability and supporting strategic growth in alignment with the organisation’s vision for economic development in Rotorua.

Skills and experience

We are looking for candidates with a Degree in Finance and/or Accounting and a CAANZ Chartered Accountant or CPA qualification. 10+ years' experience in a commercial environment with at least 5 years in a leadership role is essential. 

Apply now!

In exchange, we can offer you an interesting and rewarding role within a collaborative team based in a city that we believe is one of the best places to live in New Zealand!

This vacancy closes on 8 June 2025

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