Our client, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), is seeking a highly accomplished people leader to join their senior leadership team based in Auckland as Manager Corporate Services and Finance. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a specialised government department dedicated to disrupting and deterring serious complex fraud. The SFO takes pride in its cohesive team of lawyers, accountants, investigators, and electronic forensic, counter fraud and policy experts. As part of this dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining New Zealand's safety from fraud and corruption.

What you'll do:

As Manager Corporate Services and Finance at the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), your role will be pivotal in leading the Finance, People and Culture, and ICT teams. The main responsibilities will include:

• Provide strategic oversight and mentoring to your three Principal level direct reports and their teams
• Hold the designation and duties of Chief Security Officer, overseeing their approach to risk, security and safety
• Responsible for the financial management, financial performance and sustainability, and statutory reporting obligations of the SFO
• Engage with external vendors and stakeholders and deliver significant projects
• Collaborate with specialists and stakeholders on CapEx and OpEx business cases and procurement initiatives
• Share responsibility for delivery of the SFO’s strategic priorities

What you bring:

As Manager Corporate Services and Finance at the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), you bring a wealth of experience as a senior leader in the public sector. The SFO are looking for:

• Significant accomplishments as a senior leader in public sector
• Comprehensive knowledge about the machinery of government
• Experience in across agency engagement
• Success leading an integrated corporate services function
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Ability to quickly understand facts and complexities
• Capability to research, use data, perform detailed analysis
• Deliver advice and recommendations in a succinct and effective manner

What sets this company apart:

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is a highly specialised government department with a mission to disrupt and deter serious complex fraud. They employ a dedicated team of professionals who work tirelessly to keep New Zealand safe from fraud and corruption. The SFO values diversity and inclusion, recognising the unique abilities and perspectives of their employees. They offer flexible working arrangements guided by their Flexible Working Policy, an additional week of annual leave, and generous sick leave provisions. The SFO fosters a strong workplace culture where growth mindset is valued.

What's next:

Ready to make a significant impact in a specialised government department? Apply now!

Please reach out to me at willy.mcbride@robertwalters.co.nz for more information or to ask specific questions on the role.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Willy McBride on 64 9 374 7300.