Commercial Finance Manager - Metros
Position Description
- Pivotal, influencing role
- Shape the future of Metro rail in Auckland and Wellington
- Permanent, Auckland or Wellington based
He kōrero mō mātou | About us:
At KiwiRail, we connect New Zealanders sustainably, powering economic growth and ensuring vital freight and passenger services run smoothly. Our mission, "Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand," highlights our dedication to sustainability and community well-being.
Our people make KiwiRail exceptional. By fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace, we empower everyone to contribute their best. If you’re passionate about innovation and safety, we’d
love to welcome you aboard.
He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About the role:
We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Commercial Finance Manager to take financial and commercial ownership of the "below rail" rail network assets for the critical Auckland and Wellington metropolitan (Metro) networks.
This is a key role within KiwiRail, directly influencing our strategic and commercial relationships with Auckland Transport (AT) and Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) and ensuring sustainable and equitable access to our infrastructure.
The Commercial Finance Manager – Metros (CFMM), serves as a strategic business partner and will lead a team of finance professionals to provide financial oversight and help drive optimal commercial outcomes for KiwiRail’s Metro networks in Wellington and Auckland within the overall Metro Policy & Funding frameworks.
This role reports to the General Manager Commercial – Operations & Infrastructure (GMCI&O) and is the business partner for the metro teams in Auckland and Wellington who must drive operational efficiency, as well as delivering well planned and appropriately prioritised maintenance, capital renewals and investment to achieve high quality outcomes for metro partners (AT and GWRC) and the travelling public. This includes embedding mature robust asset management processes for both new and existing infrastructure assets.
The CFMM’s responsibilities include managing CAPEX and OPEX spend within agreed central and local government funding envelopes by optimising budget and forecast accuracy and aligning financial outcomes with KiwiRail’s operational and strategic infrastructure goals.
This role is pivotal in achieving KiwiRail’s mission for “boringly reliable” and efficient rail services.
From time to time you may be required to travel to Wellington.
Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What (skills) you will bring:
Knowledge and experience
- You bring at least seven years’ experience in a commercial finance role, with a strong emphasis on contract negotiation, financial modelling, pricing and stakeholder management
- You possess experience in infrastructure or asset-intensive industries is highly desirable
- You demonstrate experience managing complex financial agreements with external entities (e.g., government bodies, major clients)
- You demonstrate experience in high-level financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for large-scale capital projects
- You possess a working knowledge of ERP systems, particularly SAP or Maximo, and are adept at leveraging these for financial and asset management
- You have a track record of strategic financial partnership with senior management, including influencing and challenging decisions
- You can use computer tools for information management
- You understand how KiwiRail interacts with other agencies and the Government
Ways of working / Work-related qualities
- You communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, fostering a culture of transparency and trust
- You exhibit strong decision-making abilities, showing agility and strategic insight in a complex project environment
- You demonstrate resilience and adaptability, working effectively under pressure and navigating organisational change
- You prioritise customer needs, aligning financial strategies to deliver high-value outcomes for KiwiRail
- You champion diversity, inclusion, and collaborative practices, contributing positively to KiwiRail’s work culture
Qualifications
- You hold a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field and re
- A professional accounting or finance certification (e.g., CPA, CA) is preferred
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you:
- 4% KiwiSaver employer contribution
- 25 annual leave days
- Access to discounted travel, health insurance & holiday houses across NZ as part of the Staff Welfare Trust
- A strong Zero Harm policy to keep you safe
Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference?
Rā aukati | Application Close: 17 May 2026
Please note no remote working is possible.
