Chief Financial and Information Officer
Chief Financial and Information Officer (CFIO)
Palmerston North | Executive Leadership Team
Working together to achieve great lives
At MASH Trust, we support more than 2,000 people and whānau across the lower North Island to live fulfilling lives and achieve their goals. With a workforce of approximately 600 kaimahi, we provide a diverse range of health, disability, mental health, addiction, and community support services throughout Wellington, Kapiti, Horowhenua, Manawatu, Whanganui and Hawke's Bay.
We are driven by our values of Relationships, Communication, Mana, Opportunities, Believe and Fun, and by our mission of Working together to achieve great lives.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Chief Financial and Information Officer (CFIO) to join our Executive Leadership Team.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, this pivotal executive role provides strategic leadership across Finance, Payroll, Commercial Contracts and Information Technology. The role also works closely with the Board of Trustees and Audit & Risk Committee to support strong governance, organisational sustainability and informed decision-making.
This is more than a traditional finance role. We are looking for a leader who can combine commercial acumen, financial stewardship, digital innovation, and strategic thinking to help shape MASH's future.
About the Role
As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will:
- Lead the organisation's finance, payroll, commercial and information technology functions.
- Provide strategic financial advice to the Chief Executive, Board and Executive Leadership Team.
- Drive long-term financial sustainability through robust forecasting, modelling and resource planning.
- Lead organisational data governance, reporting, information management and business insights capability.
- Oversee MASH's technology roadmap, digital transformation initiatives and cybersecurity framework.
- Provide strategic oversight of MASH's contract portfolio, including funding, supplier and service agreements.
- Support growth opportunities through commercial evaluation, financial modelling and business case development.
- Lead the identification and management of financial, commercial, technology and organisational risks.
- Build high-performing teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
About You
You are a strategic executive leader who enjoys balancing big-picture thinking with practical delivery.
You will bring:
· Chartered Accountant (CAANZ) qualification.
· Significant senior leadership experience within finance, commercial and information technology services.
· Strong contract management knowledge.
· Experience leading technology, digital transformation and/or information management functions.
· Expertise in strategic planning, financial modelling, risk management and organisational performance.
· Experience engaging confidently with Boards, Audit & Risk Committees and Executive teams.
· Exceptional relationship-building, communication and influencing skills.
· A values-led leadership style with a genuine commitment to people, culture and continuous improvement.
· An appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive leadership practices.
Why Join MASH?
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a large and respected not-for-profit organisation that has a significant impact on communities across the lower North Island.
At MASH, you'll join a values-driven organisation where innovation is encouraged, relationships matter, and your leadership will help ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of services that change lives every day.
Applications
If you are an accomplished finance and business leader who is passionate about combining commercial excellence with purpose-driven outcomes, we would welcome your application.
Applications close: 13 November 2026
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:
Naomi Widener | Taumata
Email: naomiw@taumata.co.nz
Phone: 021 0691457
To apply for this position, please follow the link below:
Chief Financial and Information Officer (CFIO) – Taumata
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