Assurance Manager

4 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Kiwibank Full time

Develop and deliver our risk-based Enterprise Assurance Plan.

Bring your second line assurance, compliance, or operational risk experience.

Wellington or Christchurch based hybrid work environment.

One of the most comprehensive parental leave benefits available in Aotearoa.

This is us. Where you matter.

Are you ready to shape the future of assurance at Kiwibank? We're on the hunt for an Assurance Manager to join our Risk – Compliance and Operational Risk team. This is your opportunity to promote a positive risk and assurance culture, partner with stakeholders across the business, and play a pivotal role in building a more resilient Kiwibank.

This is us. Where making an impact matters.

As an Assurance Manager in our Compliance and Operational Risk team, you'll be a key player in embedding our Enterprise Assurance Standard and driving assurance maturity across Kiwibank. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a positive risk and assurance culture while working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders.

What you'll do:

  1. Roll out and embed Kiwibank's Enterprise Assurance Standard, educating stakeholders on assurance principles, and driving maturity and best practices.
  2. Develop, execute, and monitor a risk-based Enterprise Assurance Plan.
  3. Conduct Second Line assurance activities, including control testing, advisory reviews, and independent assessments.
  4. Report assurance outcomes, provide guidance on remediation plans, and monitor progress on open issues.
  5. Manage Kiwibank's six-monthly Executive Attestation exercise and prepare high-quality reports for Executive and Board Committees.
  6. Contribute to enterprise-wide reporting, capturing insights that inform decision-making at all levels.

This is us. Where your expertise matters.

At Kiwibank, we will help you build on your strengths and learn new skills, but in the meantime, we would love to hear from you if you have some of the following:

  1. A solid track record in assurance, compliance, or operational risk (Second Line experience preferred).
  2. Financial services expertise or relevant experience in professional services or other industries.
  3. A deep understanding of risk management, compliance, and assurance principles, including conducting assurance reviews end-to-end.
  4. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to provide pragmatic solutions and assess impacts holistically.
  5. Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with experience influencing stakeholders across all levels.
  6. Experience in preparing reports for executive and board committees, working on large-scale transformation programs, or leveraging data analytics is highly advantageous.

You do not need to tick every box here to be considered

Apply Now – applications close on 13 February 2025. We will be reviewing resumes throughout the advertising period and may withdraw the ad at any time. For more detailed information on the role, please see the attached position description: PD Assurance Manager

This is us. Where you and your whānau matter.

For an idea about what life is like at Kiwibank and some of the benefits we offer make sure to check out the attached video.

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