Posted: September 1, 2025
The Royal Treasury and Finance Office (translated as Keʻena Waiwai a me ke Kālā Aliʻi) serves as the central institution responsible for safeguarding, managing, and strengthening the financial foundation of the Crown.
The Royal Treasury and Finance Office (translated as Keʻena Waiwai a me ke Kālā Aliʻi) serves as the central institution responsible for safeguarding, managing, and strengthening the financial foundation of the Crown. Built upon the principles of integrity, accountability, and foresight, the Office ensures that the resources of the realm are preserved, wisely allocated, and directed toward the long-term stability and prosperity of the kingdom.
As Royal Treasurer and Finance Officer, Emmaline Hoffmeister leads the Office in its mission to balance tradition with modern fiscal stewardship. Her role is both one of guardian and strategist: protecting the Crown’s financial assets while also guiding future planning and resource allocation. With experience in accounting, auditing, and financial management, she brings a steady hand to both the daily responsibilities of treasury oversight and the broader vision of economic resilience.
The priorities of the Royal Treasury and Finance Office reflect its central role in governance and fiscal leadership. These include:
The Royal Treasury and Finance Office stands as a vital bridge between the wealth of the past and the prosperity of the future. Under Emmaline’s stewardship, it is dedicated not only to managing resources, but also to ensuring that the kingdom thrives for generations to come.
Luna Waiwai a me ke Kālā Aliʻi—Royal Treasurer and Finance Officer
Emmaline is a motivated and detail-oriented business professional with extensive experience in accounting, finance, and government auditing. She has served in leadership roles within finance offices for corporate organizations, including the construction industry, where she applied accounting principles across all levels of operations. Emmaline successfully created and implemented general ledgers, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency across departments while supporting long-term financial planning and organizational growth.
She is adept at exercising independent judgment and applying financial expertise to complex operational and managerial issues. Emmaline has overseen multi-departmental organizations, managing budgets, aligning financial practices with corporate goals, and ensuring effective internal controls. She is highly skilled in gathering and analyzing diverse sets of financial data, producing audit reports, and communicating financial results to leadership and stakeholders with clarity and precision.
Emmaline is an expert in financial analysis, audit reporting, and risk-based audit approaches. She has led the development of policies and procedures, coordinated research, drafted findings, and presented results to leadership teams and government officials. She is also experienced in delivering training sessions, fostering strong professional relationships, and facilitating constructive discussions with diverse audiences.
Thriving in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, Emmaline demonstrates exceptional leadership, mentoring, and team-building abilities. She is committed to maintaining integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive information while driving financial accountability and organizational success.
Luna Waiwai a me ke Kālā Aliʻi