Principal Advisor Risk and Internal Audit

4 months ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

**Te Haeata / The Opportunity**

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic Risk and Internal Audit team that works closely with the Strategic Leadership Team to support the delivery of organisational strategy and priorities.

Reporting to the Manager Risk and Internal Audit, the Principal Advisor will provide practical, innovative, and solution-focused risk and internal audit advice that adds significant value to stakeholders at all levels across the Ministry.

The Principal Advisor will engage widely to ensure the Ministry is up to date with current thinking and will use their superior judgement and relationship management to:

- Enable and support every business, function, and individual to identify and manage their risks
- Ensure that appropriate frameworks and capabilities are in place to ensure that risk management and internal audit activities are delivered effectively
- Develop a broad view of risk, both operationally and strategically
- Identify insights that add value to our stakeholders
- Support and deliver a programme of internal audit reviews to improve the system of internal control and mitigate risks.

**Ō** pūkenga / Skills and Experience**

To be successful in the role you will demonstrate the following:

- Relevant tertiary qualification and / or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience in a risk management or internal audit discipline
- Significant experience in providing in-depth expertise and thought leadership on risk management and internal audit policies, frameworks, and practices
- Ability to think about the bigger strategic picture
- A stakeholder focused approach that builds enduring connections to improve outcomes
- Have an understanding and appreciation of cultural issues and concerns, in particular Tikanga Maori

**Mō mātou / **About us**

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa New Zealand.

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.

Risk and Internal Audit is a small and efficient team that loves what we do and has fun doing it. We're part of a bigger group that includes EPMO, strategy, performance, and relationships.

**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
- flexible work hours where possible
- 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 $128,129 and $166,062 based on skills and experience.

**Tono mai/Apply**

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