Financial Controller

Lead DOC’s Financial Control function to protect public funds, assure reporting excellence, and enable confident decisions that support conservation outcomes across Aotearoa. $145,350.00 - $188,100.00. Permanent, full time, Wellington location.

Overview

Protect what matters while steering DOC’s financial heartbeat. If you’re a decisive finance leader who thrives on accuracy, assurance, and impact, this is your chance to safeguard public resources and enable confident decisions across Aotearoa.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Financial Control function, maintaining department‑wide financial management and internal control frameworks that safeguard public resources and reduce risk.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and reliability of financial systems, the general ledger, and the balance sheet to support leaders, auditors, and central agencies.
• Oversee timely, accurate, and compliant external financial reporting and act as the primary a...