Hobson Leavy is thrilled to be partnering with Aurora Energy helping to appoint their new Deputy CFO – Financial Strategy & Planning Manager (Deputy CFO).
Aurora Energy is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest electricity networks, delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to more than 200,000 residents across Ōtepoti Dunedin, Central Otago/Wānaka, and Tāhuna Queenstown. Operating in one of the fastest-growing regions and most diverse terrains in Te Waipounamu, Aurora is future-focused and committed to enabling the energy future of its communities. With a vision to transition to an intelligent, flexible, and sustainable network, Aurora is leading the way in innovation and digital transformation in the energy sector.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Deputy CFO will play a pivotal role in shaping Aurora’s financial strategy and governance. Acting as the CFO’s trusted advisor, this role provides operational leadership across budgeting, forecasting, regulatory accounting, and financial analysis. It will influence strategic investment decisions, oversee compliance with a complex regulatory regime, and drive financial insights that enable Aurora’s continued growth and transformation.
The ideal candidate will bring:
- CA qualification and deep technical accounting expertise.
- Proven senior finance leadership experience, ideally within regulated industries or utilities.
- Strong capability in financial modelling, regulatory reporting, and strategic advisory.
- A collaborative leadership style, able to educate and influence across the business.
- Comfort operating in a dynamic, mid-sized organisation where impact and visibility are high.
This is a rare opportunity to join an industry leader at the forefront of sector change, and the chance to shape the future of energy distribution in New Zealand.
The role will ideally be based in Dunedin, with flexibility for Cromwell or Christchurch.
For more information or to apply, please contact Grace Barclay at Hobson Leavy Executive Search: grace@hobsonleavy.com
Applications close at 5:30pm on the 16th of January 2026.
