Expression of Interest
Cook Islands Sovereign Wealth Fund Administrator – Economic Planning Division, Cook Islands
MFEM is seeking an experienced and organised Administrator for a two-year engagement to support the establishment and ongoing administration of the Cook Islands Sovereign Wealth Fund. The Fund supports disaster response, economic and fiscal stabilisation, and intergenerational savings.
Initially based in the Economic Planning Division in Rarotonga and reporting to the Financial Secretary, the Administrator will establish and maintain the Fund’s administrative, financial control, compliance and reporting systems. Any subsequent appointment as Head of the Secretariat will be subject to a separate decision by the Fund’s Board.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish work plans, administrative systems, financial controls and compliance schedules.
- Support Board meetings, prepare papers and minutes, and track approved decisions.
- Coordinate procurement and monitoring of specialist financial service providers.
- Maintain financial records, reconciliations and transaction controls, with qualified specialist support.
- Coordinate financial reporting, audits, statutory reviews and approved stakeholder communications.
About You
Energetic, driven and dynamic, with the initiative to turn plans into practical systems and a long-term focus on the Fund’s success. Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to work confidently with senior officials, Board members and specialist advisers are essential.
Applicants should hold a university degree in finance, accounting, economics, business or a related discipline, supported by relevant financial management and accounting education or training, and bring at least eight years’ experience in financial management, accounting or economics, including senior responsibility.
Strong communication skills, the ability to interpret financial reports and experience developing practical financial controls are essential. Experience supporting boards, establishing financial entities or overseeing financial service providers is desirable. Independent portfolio management expertise is not required.
Visit website at www.mfem.gov.ck/vacancies to view the Terms of Reference and apply for this opportunity.
To support your application, please provide the following to mfem.hr@cookislands.gov.ck:
- A cover letter addressing the required skills, experience and your approach to establishing and administering the Fund;
- A copy of your full updated curriculum vitae (CV), including referee contact details.
For more information, please contact Ioana Turia at ioana.turia@cookislands.gov.ck, or MFEM HR on +682 29511 or mfem.hr@cookislands.gov.ck.
Applications must be received by 4pm, Thursday 19 November 2026.