Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Nau mai, haere mai. We’re Chorus. You may have already heard about us and know we’re the team empowering the digital future of Aotearoa with our ultra-fast fibre. We’re a talented bunch who are passionate about our purpose: Unleashing potential through connectivity. Enabling better futures for Aotearoa.  

Te Momo Tūranga | Contract:  Permanent, Full Time
Te Wāhi |Where:  Auckland
Te Pūtake | Why we’re hiring: This is a backfill opportunity, please note that any internal applicants will be invited to be part of the assessment and selection process being managed by external agencies.

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity 

Lead strategic financial performance and drive enterprise value.

We’re seeking a commercially driven Deputy Chief Finance Officer to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial and strategic direction of Chorus. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this is a key leadership role with wide enterprise influence, spanning finance operations, planning, reporting, and business partnering. You’ll be responsible for embedding financial discipline, ensuring strong performance management, and supporting capital allocation decisions that drive long-term value.

As Deputy CFO, you will lead a high-performing finance team across financial planning & analysis, reporting, compliance and business partnering. You’ll work closely with executive leaders to deliver insights that shape enterprise decisions and regulatory strategies, while maintaining rigorous oversight of financial governance, audit, and capital governance frameworks.

This role is part of the broader COO business unit and works alongside Strategy, Investor Relations, Treasury, Customer Experience and Brand & Marketing. You’ll play a critical role in aligning the Long-Range Plan (LRP) with organisational goals, streamlining finance operations, and mentoring the next generation of financial leaders. If you’re ready to influence at a strategic level and elevate enterprise performance, this is the opportunity.

Ō Wheako, ō Pūkenga | Your Experience 

We’re looking for a commercially minded, strategic finance leader who thrives in complexity and delivers with precision.

You’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in senior finance leadership roles, ideally in regulated sectors (telecommunications, infrastructure, or technology)
• Deep expertise in forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting, and capital allocation
• Proven ability to deliver financial insights that inform executive decisions and strategic planning
• Experience with regulatory reporting, audit leadership, and investor/stakeholder communications
• Strong operational focus with the ability to interpret financial data into actionable business advice
• A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; CPA, CA, CFA, or MBA preferred
• High integrity, leadership presence, and commitment to team development
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• And a natural leader with proven experience in building cohesive, dynamic teams

Not sure that you meet all the requirements? If you still think you could be great for the role, we encourage you to apply! 

Mō mātou | About us 

We’re shaping a future where all New Zealanders are free to access opportunities that define their own lives, as we expand our network to help Aotearoa grow. 

With a new strategy in place and a powerful, inspiring purpose, Chorus is an exciting space right now. We’re on the path to moving from being the great network builder to being the great network operator. To do that, we embrace our mindsets: Be bold, ignite growth, Honour our past, reimagine our future, and Connect communities, empower people. We need people who not only embody these mindsets and the underpinning behaviours but who also inspire others to do the same. 

With our Chorus Care package benefits behind you, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside a caring, open-minded team in an environment that embraces diversity, encourages innovation, redefines flexibility, and offers an enviable work life balance. 

Nōu te mana | Work your way 

We know how to do hybrid working well and have been doing it for years and encourage you to find ways to work flexibly.  If it suits your circumstances and delivers great outcomes for Chorus – that’s when you know you’ve found the Flex@Chorus Sweet Spot! 

He Wāhi Whakaōrite Whiwhinga Mahi.  

We have a fair, inclusive and equitable culture where our differences are our strengths, we connect on shared values, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.  Please let us know of any accessibility requirements you would like us to consider to support you with your application. We know women are underrepresented in senior roles, and we want to change that.  If you’re a woman looking for your next step, in a company that genuinely supports your growth, has a flexible work culture and visible female leaders we’d encourage you to apply.  

 Come be part of a new era at Chorus, apply today.