Job Description

Lead & coordinate finance system transitions for LU Finance Transformation Programme, ensuring smooth delivery, strong business readiness, and minimal disruption.

Mō te tūka | The role

Join Lincoln University at an exciting time of change! This role is based in our Finance team, where you’ll play a key part in delivering the Finance Transformation Programme.

You’ll act as the link between finance, ICT, and stakeholders, ensuring system and process changes are successfully implemented and embedded into business-as-usual operations. You will bring structure to complex change, support teams through transition, and ensure systems, data, and processes are ready for success before, during, and after go-live.

Some tasks of the role include:

• Developing and coordinating transition plans for finance system changes
• Engaging stakeholders and supporting business readiness activities
• Leading change communications, training, and knowledge transfer
• Managing data migration, validation, and process improvements
• Coordinating go-live activities and supporting post-implementation stabilisation
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, and user experience

Mahi & Wāhi / Utu | Work pattern, location & salary

This 12-month fixed term role is based at our Lincoln Campus and works 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE).

Kā tino Pūkeka/Whēako | Essential skills/experience for the role

You will bring:

• Minimum, five years experience in finance and accounting, with strong knowledge of financial systems and processes
• Experience working with FMIS platforms (e.g. Workday, Oracle, TechnologyOne, Dynamics)
• A solid understanding of project or change management approaches
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret financial and system data
• Experience with system implementations, testing, or data migration
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Alignment with Manaakitaka and Lincoln University values.

Kā hua ka riro ki a koe | What's in it for you?

Join a supportive, inclusive community that values diversity, wellbeing, and professional growth. Benefits include:

• Flexible, family‑friendly work and free on‑site parking
• Professional development & mentorship to grow your career
• Wellbeing support (free, confidential services via Clearhead)
• Southern Cross employee benefits
• On‑campus gym with discounted membership
• On‑site early childhood centre with staff discounts
• A social culture – friendly people, supportive teams, and plenty of opportunities to connect through events, clubs, and activities
• A vibrant campus: beautiful grounds, cafés, and a collaborative atmosphere

Mō mātou | About us

Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki | Lincoln University is a specialist institution dedicated to impactful research and higher education that supports land-based industries in New Zealand and globally.

Our campus sits at the heart of the Lincoln research precinct, complemented by university-owned farms and research stations that blend education, research, and hands-on learning. At Lincoln, students are at the heart of everything we do—we empower them to grow their potential and contribute to a more sustainably productive world through world-class teaching and research.

As a progressive university with an ambitious vision, we value a professional workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. Our staff engage with students, parents, government, iwi, and external stakeholders, upholding Lincoln University’s reputation through their work.

Our Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments begin with mana whenua. We honour our special relationship with Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki and Te Taumutu Rūnanga, embedded in our He Tūtohinga Whakamātau | Charter of Understanding.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Ready to apply? Submit your CV and a cover letter that highlights your fit - tell us why you want this role and what motivates you to join Lincoln University.

Applications received via email will not be considered, however specific enquiry relating to the role can be made to emma.rooney@lincoln.ac.nz

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community where everyone feels valued and supported, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We are only considering applicants who have current unrestricted legal working rights in New Zealand. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

View the position description at: https://careers.lincoln.ac.nz