" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eChief Financial Officer\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"29457\"\u003e Executive Management \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"29458\"\u003e Chief Financial Officer (CFO) \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"29459\"\u003e Waikato \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"29460\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 10/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrive financial performance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead budgeting\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelp shape our strategic plan\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePurpose led, performance driven. Help us bring high quality early education to more tamariki.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe New Shoots Group is purpose led. We believe every child deserves access to high quality early education, and strong financial performance is what makes that possible: stronger centres in more communities, spaces where tamariki thrive, and kaiako who are supported to do their best work. We are looking for a Chief Financial Officer with strong commercial skills to help us deliver our vision for both of our brands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout us\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe New Shoots Group brings together two early childhood brands. New Shoots is a place where tamariki and wh\u0026#257;nau grow together, known for nature-inspired play spaces and an innovative curriculum. Educare is growing together through learning and play, removing the barriers that stop tamariki in diverse and regional communities from taking part. Together we support more than 40 centres, from Northland to Christchurch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEducare joined the group recently, and we are still building the systems that bring us together. This role is both strategic and hands-on: you will set financial direction with the CEO and Board, and roll up your sleeves to build the detail. Reporting to the CEO and joining the leadership team, you will:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrive financial performance across New Shoots and Educare, holding the group to budget and lifting results.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild and embed group finance systems and processes, staying close to the detail while keeping oversight of the whole.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead budgeting, forecasting and centre-level insight, partnering with centre leaders (advise, not approve) to keep rooms full and help wh\u0026#257;nau access the support they are entitled to.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelp shape our strategic plan and lead its execution, including mergers, acquisitions and due diligence.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOwn our digital and data portfolio, including real-time dashboards, data governance, privacy and cyber security.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide clear reporting and advice to the CEO and Board, and lead a capable finance team.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout you\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA chartered accountant (CA ANZ or CPA) with senior finance leadership experience in a multi-site or regulated organisation, and sound tax knowledge.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong commercial skills, with proven M\u0026amp;A and due diligence experience.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEqually strong on strategy and detail, with hands-on experience building finance systems and processes, ideally through an acquisition or integration.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA leader who wins hearts and minds, bringing people with you and making numbers meaningful for non-financial leaders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePurpose led and data-savvy. Experience in early childhood, education, health, the for-purpose sector or another services industry is a real plus.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy join us\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a rare chance to shape the financial foundations of a growing, purpose-led early childhood group, in a team that is vibrant, respectful, trusted, open and united. The role can be based in Auckland, the Waikato or the Bay of Plenty, central to our centres, with regular travel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to apply\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApply with your CV and a cover letter telling us why our purpose matters to you. For a confidential conversation or a copy of the position description, contact Yazmin Dorey, recruitment@newshoots.co.nz. 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