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10th July, 2025English Language Partners is a not-for-profit, award-winning education provider with NZQA category 1 endorsement, that has been providing English language programmes and settlement services to adult migrants and former refugees throughout New Zealand for over 40 years.With 21 centres spanning from Whangrei to Invercargill, our dedicated team of 380 staff and 850 volunteers annually support over 8,000 learners. We are passionate about supporting former refugees and migrants participate successfully in all aspects of life in Aotearoa New Zealand and we are looking for your help to achieve this.Who you areYou are a strategic and operational leader with deep expertise in finance and business services. A CAANZ-registered Chartered Accountant, you bring at least 10 years'' experience in senior finance roles and a strong understanding of the not-for-profit sector.You''re passionate about enabling impact through sound financial management, ICT innovation, and robust risk and property oversight. You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy mentoring high-performing teams, and are known for your integrity, analytical thinking, and ability to lead through complexity.What you''ll be doingProvide strategic financial direction and long-term planning to support organisational sustainabilityLead finance operations, budgeting, forecasting, and investment strategiesOversee ICT, property, procurement, and risk management functionsDeliver accurate and insightful financial reporting to support decision-makingSupport income generation and funding diversificationLead compliance, audit, and governance reportingContribute to Strategy 2030 as a member of the Senior Management TeamIs this you?CAANZ-registered Chartered Accountant with 10+ years in senior finance rolesProven leadership in finance, ICT, property, and risk managementStrong understanding of NZQA, TEC, MoE, and Charities Services complianceAdvanced ICT and data analytics skills, including cloud-based finance systemsExperience leading high-performing teams and contributing to executive strategyCulturally competent, resilient, and collaborativeWhat we offerELPNZ is a friendly and inclusive workplace with a culture of continuous improvement. It is a place where your own potential will be nurtured as you work alongside a passionate and talented group of educators and leaders committed to helping former refugees and migrants learn English and effectively settle in New Zealand.Position DescriptionThe position description for this role can be found at the link below. Please copy and paste it into your browser: apply:Click "Apply For Job" now! Applications close at 5pm on 29 July 2025. Interviews are likely to take place on 6-8 August 2025 at our National Office in Wellington.To make a confidential inquiry and learn more about this position, email hr@englishlanguage.org.nzApplicants must be based in New Zealand and have the right to work in New Zealand, with NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. #J-18808-Ljbffr