Senior Funding Analyst

Fixed term (12 months) | Wellington | Full-time, flexible working considered

Sport New Zealand Ihi Aotearoa is looking for a Senior Funding Analyst to provide portfolio level financial leadership across our national investment portfolio. This is a great opportunity to work at the intersection of finance, strategy, and public value - supporting confident, high-quality investment decisions that make a real difference for Aotearoa.

Sport NZ’s investment portfolio funds organisations that align with and deliver on our strategy, with investment primarily going to community-based organisations across the physical activity sector at a national or regional level.

About the role

Sitting within the Investment Team in the Strategy, Policy & Investment business unit, this role plays a critical part in ensuring strong financial monitoring, reporting, and oversight of Sport NZ’s investment portfolio.

You will:

• Own the portfolio financial monitoring and reporting cycle (budgets, forecasts, payments, variance analysis)

• Provide financial insight and advice that supports effective investment management and partner performance

• Support and guide selected investment streams, working closely with Investment Stream Owners

• Act as a subject matter expert for investment and financial planning systems (including Salesforce based tools)

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of investment systems, processes, and controls

You’ll work closely with Finance, Policy, and investment stakeholders across the organisation, as well as external system vendors where required.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical finance capability with the ability to work confidently across complex stakeholder environments.

You’ll bring:

• Professional experience in accounting, finance, or financial analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting at a portfolio or programme level

• Experience reviewing financial information from external organisations to support funding or investment decisions

• Strong analytical capability, with confidence working with large datasets and producing clear, decision useful insights

• Advanced Excel skills and experience using financial systems or CRM platforms (e.g. Salesforce). Proficiency in Power BI is highly desirable.

• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to nonfinance audiences

• Sound judgement, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities

A relevant tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) is required.

Working with us

Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to building a strong bicultural foundation. We value diversity of thought, lived experience, and backgrounds, and encourage applications from all parts of our communities.

This is a fulltime fixed term role (12 months) based in Wellington, with flexible working arrangements available by agreement.

Apply now

If you’re motivated by public value, enjoy working with complex financial portfolios, and want to contribute to the future of sport and active recreation in Aotearoa, we’d love to hear from you.