Chief Finance Officer
Auckland
- Lead Corporate Services including Group Strategy and Planning functions
- Drive commercial innovation through global rugby partnerships
- Apply your sophisticated finance expertise to rugby's premier stage
Inspire and Unify through Rugby
New Zealand Rugby is seeking an exceptional financial leader to serve as Chief Finance Officer during a period of unprecedented transformation and growth. After significant change within New Zealand Rugby, including the integration of commercial and rugby operations at the executive level, NZR is entering a new chapter requiring transformational financial leadership.
About New Zealand Rugby
Rugby is a key part of New Zealand's identity and global reputation, fostering pride, unity and cultural expression. As one of New Zealand's largest sports organisations, we lead, support, grow and promote the game at all levels - from community rugby through to our Teams in Black.
The Opportunity
This is a sophisticated financial leadership position that demands someone with exceptional skills, character and values who can deliver on rugby's unique place in New Zealand's cultural identity while driving sustainable commercial growth. You'll operate on the world stage whilst staying deeply connected to Kiwi grassroots rugby.
“Lead a global business and foster a thriving community game.” - David Kirk, Chair, NZR
This is not a traditional CFO role. The position is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and strategic advisor to the CEO, Board and Risk, Investment and Audit Committee. The appointee will lead Corporate Services including Group Strategy and Planning & Performance, while performing an enterprise leadership role implementing the NZR strategic business plan. NZR is seeking a strategic financial leader who can honour rugby's rich heritage while positioning the sport for global commercial success, and who understands rugby's grassroots nature.
Key responsibilities include
- Strategic financial leadership and commercial acumen across the New Zealand Rugby Group
- Leading Corporate Services including Group Strategy and Planning & Performance functions
- Key strategic, risk and financial advisor to CEO, Executive, Board and Risk, Investment and Audit Committee
- Overseeing joint ventures and commercial investments to maximise returns and protect NZR's brand and reputation
- Driving strategic programmes for long-term financial sustainability and growth
- Leading enterprise risk management and business continuity frameworks
What You'll Bring
- Significant experience (typically 15+ years) in executive level finance leadership, preferably in large, complex organisations
- CA/CPA qualified or equivalent, with strong understanding of NZ accounting standards and regulatory frameworks
- Proven experience in complex, transformative environments and working with Boards and Board Committees
- Strong commercial and strategic approach with proven track record in delivering transformation programmes
- Experience in organisations with multiple funding streams (commercial, government, philanthropic) preferred
The position is likely to be located in either Auckland or Wellington. A remuneration package will be offered to attract exceptional financial leadership talent.
New Zealand Rugby is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.