Manager Audit and Assurance

3 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Come join Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to lead audit and assurance and contribute to delivering a land transport system connecting people, products, and places for a thriving Aotearoa. We have an exciting opportunity to join a high performing and well-respected enterprise risk and assurance team as Manager Audit and Assurance.
- Lead development and implementation of strategically focused, risk-based assurance and internal audit work programmes and reporting frameworks for Waka Kotahi NZTA that is effective and efficient.
- Develop and grow audit consistence, capability and understanding across the organisation.
- Leverage the existing risk community of practice for internal audit and investment assurance and enable continuous control environment improvement.
- Work collaboratively as part of the Risk and Assurance leadership team to plan and implement the Risk and Assurance Strategy to enable Waka Kotahi NZTA to lift the risk management and assurance maturity and practices across Waka Kotahi NZTA.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity'It is an exciting time to join the Risk and Assurance team as we navigate through the impact of climate change, cost of living, the geopolitical landscape, the global marketplace, and people's expectations for a safer, more resilient, and more equitable society. The team is leading to lift the overall risk and assurance maturity and integrate and strengthen practices across Waka Kotahi NZTA. The current risk and assurance team, work from six Waka Kotahi NZTA offices across New Zealand and this role brings opportunity to lead in an exciting flexible and hybrid working environment.Our Manager Audit and Assurance will:

- Lead and develop the internal audit, assurance and investment assurance function serving all Waka Kotahi NZTA and enabling strategic engagement and uplift of the assurance maturity of Waka Kotahi NZTA and its partners.
- Develop and lead an effective audit and assurance model and programmes over Waka Kotahi NZTA transport network investments (internally and in Approved Organisations and other partner organisations (e.g., Department of Conservation and NZ Police) and enable best practice and insights to improve practices and value for money outcomes and continuous improvement.
- Manage resources required to deliver on the internal audit, procedural and technical work programme, and regularly review and adjust the programmes as required.
- Effectively manage and develop relationships with internal and external assurance partners and key stakeholders, fostering an open and transparent culture which builds the Agency's reputation and delivers value for money and outcomes aligned to Waka Kotahi NZTA strategic objectives.
- Develop an effective assurance approach over the key control environment for enterprise top risks and key operational risks and performance measures is in place.
- Manage and lead a high performing team of internal, procedural and technical auditors.

To view the position description, click here.Ko koe tēnei | About you' In addition to your leadership attributes and to be successful in this role, you will bring: Knowledge and experience:

- A minimum of 10-15 years' experience in leading audit and assurance engagements, including proven experience in managing enterprise or external assurance programmes.
- Proven ability to develop and implement large-scale audit plans, including leading relationships with external or co-sourced providers.
- Ability to think strategically and anticipate risks and issues before they arise.
- Proven ability to lead and develop a small remote team.
- Proven ability to engage with and manage stakeholder relationships at an Executive and Governance level.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build, lead and leverage relationships across teams and disciplines.
- Exceptional ability to facilitate, influence and persuade, including connecting the right people together to resolve complex issues.
- Proven ability to adapt to complex, dynamic operating environments while meeting or exceeding stakeholders' expectations regarding quality and timeliness of deliverables.
- Excellent capability and understanding of leading internal audit tools and systems.
- A growth mindset with an appetite to drive change and continuous improvement.
- Excellent facilitation skills with the ability to translate complex information to drive value for stakeholders.
- Ability to think strategically and develop an agile risk based programme that responds to global, sector and internal risks and issues.
- Proven ability to build relationships and engage with broad stakeholder groups, both internal and external and including at strategic senior manager, Executive and Governance level and external assurance agencies.

**Qualifications**:

- 10-15 years' experience in the audit and assurance field
- Relevant tertiary qualification or certification(s)

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingnes



  • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Come join Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to lead audit and assurance and contribute to delivering a land transport system connecting people, products, and places for a thriving Aotearoa. We have an exciting opportunity to join a high performing and well-respected enterprise risk and assurance team as Manager Audit and Assurance. Lead development and...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    **Type**: PermanentHours: Full timeLocation: WellingtonBusiness Group: Governance Risk and AssuranceBranch: Māori, Strategy and PerformanceSalary: $135,321 - $181,670 - Lead a team of high-performing specialists to deliver a well-designed, and socialised programme of assurance and audit advice and reviews. - Work with leaders across the business to provide...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Keen to use your skills to help improve trust and promote value in the public sector? Enthusiastic about working with a range of organisations and learning new things? Audit New Zealand is the leading provider of audit and assurance services to the public sector, and we're committed to delivering the highest quality service. Our Specialist Audit and...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Audit New Zealand is the leading provider of audit and assurance services to the public sector. We're committed to delivering the highest quality service to our public sector clients. The Specialist Audit and Assurance Services (SAAS) team reviews and gives assurance on high-profile projects, identifying risks and issues for public organisations. We also...


  • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Keen to use your skills to help improve trust and promote value in the public sector? Enthusiastic about working with a range of organisations and learning new things?Audit New Zealand is the leading provider of audit and assurance services to the public sector, and we're committed to delivering the highest quality service. Our Specialist Audit and Assurance...


  • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Audit New Zealand is the leading provider of audit and assurance services to the public sector. We're committed to delivering the highest quality service to our public sector clients.The Specialist Audit and Assurance Services (SAAS) team reviews and gives assurance on high-profile projects, identifying risks and issues for public organisations. We also...

  • Senior Adviser Audit

    3 weeks ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    **Job Title**: Senior Adviser - Audit and Assurance **Role type**: Fulltime Permanent **Location**: Wellington **Salary range**: $ 92,073 to $ 124,570 depending on skills and experience Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a driven and professional team with in the crucial internal audit team within the...

  • Senior Adviser Audit

    2 weeks ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    **Role Type**: Permanent, full-time **Location**: Wellington **Salary Band**: $96,073 - $112,321 - $128,570 depending on skills and experience Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a driven and professional internal audit team within the Auditing, Risk and Evaluation directorate. The main purpose of the position...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand Chorus NZ Limited Full time

    Nau mai, haere mai. We’re Chorus. You may have already heard about us and know we’re the team empowering Aotearoa’s digital future with our ultrafast fibre. We’re a talented bunch who are passionate about our purpose; connecting Aotearoa so that we can all live, work, learn and play. **Te** Momo **Tūranga** | Contract**:Permanent **Te** Wāhi...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand Deloitte Full time

    Tōia mai te waka! Haul the canoe!_ - Ki te urunga te waka! To the entrance place!_ - Ki te moenga te waka! To the resting place!_ - Ki te takotoranga i takoto ai te waka! To the place where it will lie!_ **Make an impact! Join us as an Audit & Assurance Assistant Manager We have strong shared values and the power of purpose to make a real difference. -...


  • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Audit New Zealand | Mana Arotake Aotearoa is the leading provider of audit and assurance services to the public sector. We're committed to delivering the highest quality service to our public sector clients.We're looking for an Information Systems Audit and Assurance Services (ISAA) Specialist to join the team, to ensure appropriate information systems,...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand People&Co Full time

    **Permanent, Wellington**: - Ships, Planes, Guns and....Audit! - Lead, coach and inspire a team of professionals - Flexible working, excellent professional development - let the sky be your limit! In proud partnership with the New Zealand Defence Force we're seeking a highly experienced audit professional. You'll be an inspirational and dedicated leader...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand KPMG Full time

    KPMG New Zealand is part of the international KPMG network, one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. We provide audit, tax, and advisory services to individuals, SMEs, not-for-profit organisations, multi-nationals and government agencies. Our people experience is anchored in a clearly articulated purpose of ‘Fuelling New...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    The Office of the Auditor-General | Te Mana Arotake(the Office) aims to improve trust and promote value in the public sector. Our audits of public organisations - from government departments to councils and schools - play a major part in ensuring that New Zealand's public sector remains one of the most trusted in the world. No other organisation, public or...

  • Audit Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Auckland City, New Zealand ANZ Banking Group Full time

    **Req ID**: 64154 **Department**: Internal Audit - New Zealand **Division**: Internal Audit **Location**: Auckland Mō te tūranga - About the role Kia Hanga I Te Ao, E Ora Ai, E Tupu Ai, Te Tangata Me Te Kainga. At ANZ, we’re shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Full time

    Progress your career at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centered health system. **Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity** The Assurance Audit and Risk function has a range of team members across multiple disciplines,...

  • Audit Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Audit Manager - Wellington or Christchurch at Audit New Zealand, Wellington - Wairarapa Audit Manager, Christchurch and WellingtonAudit New Zealand is the leading provider of audit and assurance services to the public sector. We're committed to delivering the highest quality service to our public sector clients.Do you have a proven track record in external...

  • Audit Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Meraki Full time

    Audit Manager Wellington, New ZealandMeraki Talent's well-known Big 4 practice client is actively seeking an Audit Manager to work within their tight knit and expanding Audit practice.This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take their career to the next level, and to experience the laid-back New Zealand lifestyle. New Zealand is a beautiful,...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Full time

    We currently have opportunities for an Audit Senior and Audit Assistant Manager in our Wellington team. Based in modern offices in the heart of Wellington CBD, we offer an engaging and fulfilling audit environment. Working with a team of experienced auditors, you will have exposure to a great range of audit clients, including businesses, charities and other...

  • Audit Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Auckland City, New Zealand ANZ Banking Group Full time

    **Date**: 11-Apr-2023 **Location**: Auckland, NZ **Company**: ANZ Banking Group Limited About the role At ANZ our purpose is to shape a world where people and communities thrive. We’re making this happen by improving the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our customers so they can achieve incredible things - whether they’re buying a home,...