Senior Advisor - Risk and Internal Audit | Wellington City

Job Description

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

We have a great opportunity to join a high-performing Risk and Internal Audit team that works closely with stakeholders across the Ministry of Justice to support the delivery of our organisational strategy and priorities.

We're seeking a strategic thinker with strong analytical capability to take on the role of Senior Advisor – Risk & Internal Audit. You'll play a critical role in providing practical, innovative, and solution-focused advice that adds real value to the Ministry.

In this role, you will:

• ensure robust framework and capabilities are in place to support effective delivery of risk management and assurance activities
• lead reviews that help improve the system of internal control and mitigate risks
• develop a strategic and operational view of risk and assurance, informed by analysis and insight
• enable and support business groups, teams and projects to identify and manager risks.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

We're looking for an experienced internal audit and risk professional who loves finding out how things work and helping others. To be successful in this role, you will have:

• a relevant tertiary qualification and/ or at least 3 years' experience in internal audit and/or risk management discipline
• significant experience providing thought leadership on risk management and assurance frameworks, policies and practices
• a proven ability to think strategically and see the bigger picture across complex systems
• a stakeholder focused approach, with a strong ability to build enduring connections to improve outcomes
• cultural competency, including an understanding and appreciation of Tikanga Māori.

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

The Risk & Internal Audit team is part of the wider Strategy, Performance & Relationships unit. We're committed to supporting each other and delivering a great service to our stakeholders.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. 

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $98,208 and $135,539  based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on Sunday 22 June; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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