Risk and Assurance Advisor

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Work cross functionally across the business

  • Continued learning and development opportunity
  • Hybrid and flexible working
This is a full-time position permanent position, 40 hours per week based in Petone, Wellington.
The remuneration range for this role is $67,382 to $95,128 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.
The opportunity

The Risk and Assurance Advisor (internally known as the Enterprise Risk and Assurance Advisor) will aid in maintaining the integrity of the Risk and Assurance functions (internal audit, compliance, risk management, business continuity and emergency management and enterprise business process).

A normal day would include; getting out there and talking to the business about our operational controls, processes, and risk management (office & field), identifying development opportunities through engagement and analysis, maintaining collaborative working relationships and helping the wider business with delivering on their obligations.

You will champion and engage with the business on meeting the organisations risk and assurance obligations using defined methodologies and tools.

You will build capability through knowledge sharing and build the Regulatory Services Directorate credibility by engaging effectively with stakeholders.
You will be part of a supportive and diverse team of five.
About you

To be successful in this role you will bring the following:

  • Relevant Risk and Assurance focused qualification OR relevant experience to demonstrate an equivalent level of skill and knowledge preferred
  • Minimum three years' experience with asset and quality management systems preferably in the water, or similar, industry
  • Experience with internal audit, compliance and risk management processes
  • Knowledge and experience of management systems standards and business process frameworks
  • Strong relationship building skills, able to work effectively both individually and as part of a team
About us

Wellington Water knows that a great values-driven culture like ours means we can be a trusted advisor to the region's Councils and deliver great outcomes for our customers.

Wellington Water plans and delivers drinking water, wastewater and storm water services from source to sea in partnership with the community, engineering consultants and contractors.

People work at Wellington Water because they want to make a difference.

That means you will be helping to look after our most precious assets:
water, human health and welfare, and the environment so our communities can prosper.
Why join us

It is an exciting time to be working in the water sector, not only are you at the forefront of looking after our most precious assets: water, human health and welfare and the environment, but proposed changes for the sector is increasing awareness around the importance of managing the three waters and creating new opportunities.

Your personal and professional growth will be encouraged, and you will work alongside likeminded people who are passionate about their work and have a strong sense of purpose.

If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you
Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 12 May 2023.
How to apply

Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.

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