Predator Free New Zealand is an ambitious, yet achievable, target. Success will depend on new knowledge, tools, and techniques being developed along the way – and this is where ZIP comes in.  

About ZIP

At ZIP, our mission is to protect native taonga and restore te taiao (nature) by removing invasive predators across mainland Aotearoa. Zero Invasive Predators Ltd (ZIP) is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2015 by the NEXT Foundation and the Department of Conservation. ZIP is working to adapt and refine our elimination approaches to completely remove predators within the context of three landscape scale projects; Predator Free South Westland project, Te Manahuna Aoraki Project and Predator Free Rakiura. Outside of these field sites, we also have a Predator Behaviour Facility based at Lincoln University in Christchurch, and an office in Wellington.

The team at ZIP has expanded significantly in recent years as the track record of the work has attracted increased investment along with an expectation to play a leading role in the restoration of New Zealand’s natural capital. 

The role

The CFO will play a crucial role in managing the financial operations, provide strategic guidance, and ensure the overall financial health of ZIP. This position requires a proactive leader with strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, a passion for driving institutional success and who appreciates the importance of restoring New Zealand’s natural capital.

CONTRACT: Permanent, full-time

LOCATION: Christchurch

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with ZIP’s mission, existing projects and long-term aspirations.

  • Oversee strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

  • Prepare and present financial reports to the ZIP executive team and Board of Directors, and funders.

  • Monitor cash flow and manage working capital to ensure financial stability.

  • Perform financial analysis of existing and future proposed areas of business, to provide financial insights, counsel and recommendations to the CE to support decision-making across the organisation.

  • Ensure compliance with New Zealand financial regulations and reporting standards.

  • Oversee and co-ordinate external audits.

  • Manage relationships with funders, banks, and other financial stakeholders.

  • Supervise and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development

  • Foster the improvement of the financial management skills of the ZIP executive team.

  • Develop and manage contracts, agreements and leases (vehicle and accommodation), and insurance (for vehicles and facilities).

  • Oversee the development and management of the information technology.

We are looking for a Finance Executive with exceptional communication skills who can build a high performing team in an innovative environment.

All applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

To apply

For a confidential discussion, please call either Rob Young on 021 922 645 or Mary Ansell on 021 198 8000. Alternatively, you can forward your CV by clicking “Apply online ” below, quoting R3243 on all correspondence.