Join New Zealand’s Leading University – Where your Financial Expertise Shapes the Future
At the University of Auckland, we are proud to be New Zealand’s top-ranked University and one of the country’s largest employers, with over6000 staff supporting over 46,000 students. Our vibrant academic and professional community spans five academic faculties and 13 service divisions, creating a dynamic environment where innovation, excellence, and impact thrive.
Our lecturers and health researchers are global leaders, driving research that transforms lives – locally and internationally – and passing that knowledge on to the next generation.
Our Finance team empowers the University’s mission by delivering timely, accurate, and strategic financial insights. We support sustainable decision-making, ensure compliance with university and government policies, and help achieve the goals set by the University Council and external stakeholders.
We’re looking for a proactive and strategic Associate Finance Business Partner to join our high-performing Finance team on a full-time or fixed-term basis.
In this role, you’ll be a trusted advisor to the Faculty of Science, partnering with Heads of School, Department Heads, and Business Managers to deliver insightful financial guidance and support. You’ll play a key role in shaping financial strategy, enabling informed decision-making, and driving performance across our faculty.
You’ll also collaborate closely with the wider One Finance team, contributing to budgeting, forecasting, business case development, and continuous improvement initiatives
This is a full-time (37.5 hrs pw), 12-month fixed-term role
The salary range is $85,000 – $105,000, dependant on skills and experience.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description
To be successful in this role you will be:
- Tertiary qualified in accounting, finance, or related field (professional qualifications are a plus)
- Experienced in management accounting or business partnering—ideally in a large, complex organisation.
- Skilled in building strong relationships and managing diverse stakeholder expectations.
- Confident working with large ERP systems (PeopleSoft, Workday Adaptive Planning preferred).
- Passionate about continuous improvement and driving best practice.
You’ll be a natural communicator, a collaborative problem-solver, and someone who thrives on making a real difference through financial leadership.
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
- Flexible employment practices
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave
In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.
For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.
