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Be ready to walk through examples of strategic financial advice: how you framed trade-offs, managed fiscal risk, and influenced decisions without owning the budget yourself. Prepare for scenario questions on housing or urban investment pressures, Crown appropriation discipline, and communicating complex numbers to non-finance leaders. Show how you prioritise under competing policy and fiscal constraints.
Strong fit if you already operate at principal-adviser level in public-sector finance or strategy, enjoy Wellington-based agency work, and can lead analysis that links money to housing and urban outcomes. Less suited if you prefer pure accounting operations, fully remote work, or roles without senior stakeholder briefing.
As Principal Adviser – Strategic Financial Management at the New Zealand Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in Wellington, a typical day centres on high-level advice rather than line processing. You would shape fiscal strategy for housing and urban programmes, test investment options against Crown rules, brief senior leaders, and align advice with agency priorities. Expect analytical pack-writing, cross-agency coordination, and quality assurance of financial recommendations before they go up the chain.
No. The listing is for Wellington, Greater Wellington, with remote set to off-site not available.
Senior advisory work on strategic finance for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development—policy-linked fiscal advice more than transactional finance.
Wellington is New Zealand’s capital and administrative centre of the region; see Wellington (Wikipedia) for local background.
Principal Adviser - Strategic Financial ManagementNew Zealand Ministry of Housing and Urban DevelopmentWellington, Greater Wellington Position Summary The Principal Adviser – Strategic Financial Management role within the Enabling Services team at the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) is a fixed-term or secondment opportunity until 30 June 2027. This position is based in Wellington. Responsibilities Provide strategic financial advice to support the development of long-term financial plans for urban and regional growth initiatives. Contribute to the formulation and implementation of financial strategies that align with the Ministry’s objectives. Support cross-departmental collaboration on financial matters, ensuring alignment with broader government policies and initiatives. What We're Looking For A proven track record in strategic financial management within a similar role or relevant experience. Strong analytical skills to assess complex financial data and provide actionable insights. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders. Experience in project management, particularly in the context of urban development projects. Why Join New Zealand Ministry of Housing and Urban Development At the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, you will have the opportunity to work on transformative projects that shape the future of our cities and regions. Our team is dedicated to creating sustainable communities and improving living standards for all New Zealanders. Ready to Apply? To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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