Senior Advisor Performance, Risk and Assurance

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Mō te tūnga | About the role

You will lead a small two person team that is responsible for setting the framework and ensuring associated delivery of performance management, risk management and assurance activities across Defence Logistics Command (DLC).

This role is based in Wellington CBD.

Once you have undergone training and are up to speed, there is the option of working from home one-two days a week.

You will occasionally need to work from Trentham Military Camp.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

You will have in depth knowledge and experience in performance and risk management frameworks, with a well-developed understanding of assurance and audit principles.


You will also have:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to liaise and present confidently and professionally with a wide range of people.
  • Welldeveloped analytical skills with the ability to think strategically and laterally.
  • Five+ years' experience in quality assurance/performance management/risk management function preferably within the public sector.
Mō mātou | About Us

Defence Logistics Command (DLC) supports the NZDF by providing logistics (maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)), most supply chain and warehousing operations (SCWO), and shared services to the single Services and HQ Joint Forces NZ.

DLC provides logistics policy and advice internally to the NZDF and externally to NZDF's stakeholders on an All of Government (AoG) basis.

DLC is responsible for multi-national logistics policy and implementation through a series of bi-lateral and multilateral agreements and forums.

The purpose of the Performance Risk & Assurance Team is to ensure that the necessary and appropriate business performance reporting, risk management, issues management and assurance strategies, policies and supporting tools are in place, are understood and are effectively applied across the Command.

This enables DLC leadership to make informed business decisions, based upon accurate and timely evidence regarding risk and performance.

Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

  • Great benefits for you and your family.
  • Full time ongoing work.
  • Fully funded life cover up to $300,000.
  • 5 weeks annual leave per year.
  • Flexible working environment and positive culture.
  • Opportunities for career development.
  • Variety, challenge and a chance to influence.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page.

Please note:

  • Applicants will be required to undergo a preemployment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
Applications close on Thursday 14 March 2024.

Please note:

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for.

The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:

Higher level Security Clearance
- most preferably a NZ citizen who has resided continuously in this country for the last 10 years, OR
- is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, UK or the USA; and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level.

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