Title:  Senior Project Finance Partner - PDT

Senior Project Finance Partner – Project Delivery Team

Position Description

• Great opportunity for an experienced, senior professional
• Bring your finance subject matter expertise
• Permanent, Wellington or Auckland based

He kōrero mō mātou | About us:

At KiwiRail, we connect New Zealanders sustainably, powering economic growth and ensuring vital freight and passenger services run smoothly. Our mission, "Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand," highlights our dedication to sustainability and community well-being. 

Our people make KiwiRail exceptional. By fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace, we empower everyone to contribute their best. If you’re passionate about innovation and safety, we’d love to welcome you aboard. 

He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About the role:

This role forms part of the Kiwirail Infrastructure Finance Team and works with the (PDT) Finance Team to deliver timely financial information for performance management, project planning, decision support and analysis to optimise project objectives for the Project Delivery Team (PDT) programme. 
 

The primary role of the Senior Project Finance Partner is to undertake all project accounting tasks and ensure financial project controls are being followed and finance training is delivered to the PDT Project Managers (PMs) where required. It’s essential that you create strong partnerships with the PMs to enable accurate project revenue, expenditure, and outturn position forecasts.  Additionally, accurate tracking of customer revenue claims, funding and supplier commitments is essential to provide accurate project cashflow. 

Acting as a finance subject matter expert, the Senior Project Finance Partner will partner with the PMs and estimators to gain a sound understanding of each projects scope to ensure actual and future costs in the forecast reflect the value of works completed and to complete. 

With an in-depth knowledge of the project activities, combined with a thorough understanding of the financial metrics, the Senior Project Finance Partner is positioned to provide early warning of financial risks to the Project Managers. 

The Senior Project Finance Partner is a key member within the wider commercial and administration support teams and is expected to: 

• Act as the project finance expert and provide guidance to the Programme Director, Project Managers and Team Leaders

• Be an active, positive and engaged member of the wider team

• Facilitate communication and interactions between teams

• Identify and promote learning and development opportunities
• Mentor other members of the PDT Finance Team

Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What (skills) you will bring:

Knowledge and experience

• Five years post qualification experience in a large corporate business or Chartered Accounting firm  
• Experience in project finance for large and complex infrastructure projects  
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work closely with senior management and Executive teams, including well-developed influencing skills and ability to challenge status quo 

Ways of working / Work-related qualities

• You communicate well at all levels
• You make good decisions and are politically aware
• You're flexible and practical
• You focus on customers' needs
• You have a commercial mindset
• You value diversity and help create an inclusive workplace

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in project finance for large and complex infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar scale ERP system
• Infrastructure, construction, or project accounting experience
• Understanding of Asset Capitalisation processes

Qualifications

You need:

• Recognised Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand qualification or comparable
• Bachelor Business/Commerce in Accounting, or comparable 

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary plus 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
• 25 annual leave days
• Professional development opportunities to help you grow and succeed
• Access to NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust benefits, including holiday homes, medical support and discounted travel
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace dedicated to innovation, sustainability and community impact

Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference?

Rā aukati | Applications close: 11 August 2025