FMIS Delivery Manager

Tēnei tūranga – About the role

The FMIS Delivery Manager is responsible for leading a team of high performing Senior Systems Accountants to successfully deliver system enhancements and upgrades. This includes, but not limited to, implementation of new modules; system upgrades; changes to current modules; integration changes; system optimisation, and integration improvements.

The FMIS Delivery Manager will work with the Manager Finance System to continually review and consider improvements to all elements of the finance systems to strengthen internal controls, streamline processes and reduce bespoke configuration.

This position is also instrumental in developing and delivering the strategic roadmap for the Finance Systems.

Ngā herenga – Requirements of the role

Personal specifications

• Strong technical knowledge of TechOne CIA and/or TechOne CI.
• Demonstrable experience in FMIS implementation, enhancement(s) and upgrade(s), including planning, testing and the production and implementation of documentation and training.
• Strong knowledge of Finance Information Management Systems is essential.
• Strong understanding of accounting practices, controls and policies is essential to ensure the systems delivers within the requirements of legislation.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile practises highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability of dealing with complex issues
• Demonstrated problem analysis skills and sound judgement.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and effectively manage risks to maximise outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience building and leading a high-performance team, responsible for providing effective leadership and professional development.
• Down to earth, approachable team player with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to coach, upskill and to deliver training to a range of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to develop trust and credibility with senior managers and build strong working relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to relate well to wide range of people.
• Understanding of Government decision-making and operating procedures would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting an environment focused on continuous improvement to enhance organisational performance.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, influencing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical information in plain language.

Prerequisites

• A relevant accounting tertiary qualification is desirable.
• Must consent to and satisfactorily complete a credit check.
• Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Takohanga tuhinga o mua – Key accountabilities and deliverables

FMIS Systems Delivery

• Lead the implementation of agreed systems changes – implementation of new modules; system upgrades and changes to current modules; integration changes.
• Continually reviews and considers improvement to all elements of the finance system to strengthen internal controls, streamline processes and reduce bespoke configuration.
• Provide high quality, and robust insight that informs decision making and leads to productive outcomes.
• Provide a path of escalation for issues and risks and contributes to the development and implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Ensures the effective delivery of agreed processes, managing expectations and resolving any issues that may arise.
• Actively builds capability within the team and across the business, working closely with relevant subject matter experts.
• Escalates any issues to the Manager Systems that could adversely impact operations or present organisational risk.
• Provide expert advice into the development and delivery of the strategic roadmap for the Finance Systems.
• Implement any process and/or system changes as recommended by audit.

Personal Leadership

• Models exemplary management and leadership behaviours and State Sector ethics and values.
• Fosters an open, collaborative working environment to encourage quality, innovation and knowledge sharing.
• Engages and motivates people to participate to makes things happen.
• Oversight and leadership of the day to day operations.

General Management

• Aligns the teamwork programmes with MBIE’s strategic direction and other Groups’ work programmes.
• Monitors and adjusts work programmes through the agreed processes to enable the team to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Regularly monitors and reports on progress towards achievement of plans and strategies.
• Builds continuous review and improvement throughout all elements of the team operations.
• Establishes clear accountabilities, expectations and performance standards with direct reports and ensures regular performance management and development occurs.

Team Effectiveness

• Coaches, mentors and develops staff to meet the needs of MBIE now and in the future.
• Identifies and develops talent for key roles in the team.
• Champions improvement of current services, systems and products to meet business requirements and priorities.
• Ensures cross skilling of the team to manage absences and demand, bearing in mind the need for expertise in certain areas.

Relationship Management

• Actively participates within the team to contribute knowledge and expertise, in order to achieve MBIE’s outcomes.
• Develops effective working relationships with other MBIE managers and staff in order to transfer knowledge and learning from team to the wider organisation.
• Represents whole-of-Ministry views and protects its reputation in external interactions.
• Builds strategic alliances with key government and non-government representatives to ensure MBIE’s views are influential in their decision making.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships and partnerships with national and international organisations to identify and share best practice information and to promote the Ministry, its products and services.

Wellbeing, health and safety

• Displays commitment through actively supporting all safety and wellbeing initiatives.
• Ensures own and others safety at all times.
• Complies with relevant safety and wellbeing policies, procedures, safe systems of work and event reporting.
• Reports all incidents/accidents, including near misses in a timely fashion.
• Is involved in health and safety through participation and consultation.

Tō tūranga i roto i te Manatū – Your place in the Ministry

The FMIS Delivery Manager position reports into the Manager Finance Systems within the Corporate Services branch. The branch sits within the Corporate Services, Finance & Enablement group.

More information about MBIE's structure

Matatautanga – Competencies (Leadership Success Profile)

The Leadership Success Profile (LSP) is a leadership capability framework, developed by the New Zealand public sector for the New Zealand public sector. It creates a common language for leadership and establishes what great leadership looks like. You can look at the twelve underpinning capabilities and four leadership characters here: Leadership Success Profile | Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission(external link)

To mātou aronga – What we do for Aotearoa New Zealand

Hīkina Whakatutuki is the te reo Māori name for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Hīkina means to uplift. Whakatutuki means to move forward, to make successful. Our name speaks to our purpose, Grow Aotearoa New Zealand for All.

To Grow Aotearoa New Zealand for All, we put people at the heart of our mahi. Based on the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi, we are committed to upholding authentic partnerships with Māori.

As agile public service leaders, we use our breadth and experience to navigate the ever-changing world. We are service providers, policy makers, investors and regulators. We engage with diverse communities, businesses and regions. Our work touches on the daily lives of New Zealanders. We grow opportunities (Puāwai), guard and protect (Kaihāpai) and innovate and navigate towards a better future (Auaha).

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

As an agency of the public service, MBIE has a responsibility to contribute to the Crown meeting its obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Te Tiriti). Meeting our commitment to Te Tiriti will contribute towards us realising the overall aims of Te Ara Amiorangi – Our Path, Our Direction, and achieve the outcome of Growing New Zealand for All. The principles of Te Tiriti - including partnership, good faith, and active protection – are at the core of our work. MBIE is committed to delivering on our obligations as a Treaty partner with authenticity and integrity and to enable Māori interests. We are committed to ensuring that MBIE is well placed to meet our obligations under the Public Service Act 2020 (Te Ao Tūmatanui) to support the Crown in strengthening the Māori/Crown Relationship under the Treaty and to build MBIE’s capability, capacity and cultural intelligence to deliver this.

Mahi i roto i te Ratonga Tūmatanui – Working in the public service

Ka mahitahi mātou o te ratonga tūmatanui kia hei painga mō ngā tāngata o Aotearoa i āianei, ā, hei ngā rā ki tua hoki. He kawenga tino whaitake tā mātou hei tautoko i te Karauna i runga i āna hononga ki a ngāi Māori i raro i te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ka tautoko mātou i te kāwanatanga manapori. Ka whakakotahingia mātou e te wairua whakarato ki ō mātou hapori, ā, e arahina ana mātou e ngā mātāpono me ngā tikanga matua o te ratonga tūmatanui i roto i ā mātou mahi.

In the public service we work collectively to make a meaningful difference for New Zealanders now and in the future. We have an important role in supporting the Crown in its relationships with Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi. We support democratic government. We are unified by a spirit of service to our communities and guided by the core principles and values of the public service in our work.

What does it mean to work in Aotearoa New Zealand’s Public Service?(external link) — Te Kawa Mataaho The Public Service Commission