Risk and Assurance Advisor/senior Advisor

3 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Lead and coordinate our operational risk, event review, and assurance activity
- Use your outstanding communication and relationship management skills
- Be part of our power systems team helping enable a net carbon zero future

Bring your people skills and experience to an operational environment providing nationally critical service
As owner and operator of the National Grid, our transmission network consists of 170 substations, 25,000 transmission towers, and more than 11,000 kilometres of lines across public and privately held land - transporting bulk electricity (up to 220,000 volts) from where it is generated to cities, towns, and some major industrial users.As System Operator we operate the wholesale electricity market and ensure supply (provided by generators) matches demand (by electricity users). We are also responsible for ensuring New Zealand's electricity system is reliable, competitive, and innovative as we play an integral role in the planning of New Zealand's electricity future.
About the TeamThe System Operator Power Systems group is responsible for providing power system analysis and engineering, as well as collaborating across our Operations team on risk, event review, and assurance to enable Transpower to successfully operate the New Zealand electricity market and power system today and into the future.
About the OpportunityThis is your chance to work in a complex, intellectually stimulating environment that provides a unique and essential service to Aotearoa New Zealand. You'll work collaboratively to ensure:

- Transpower's risk framework is implemented and championed within the Operations division, so risks to our ability to safely operate the Grid, power, and market systems are identified, controlled, monitored, and regularly reported on to our Senior Leadership Team and Regulator.
- We are delivering our System Operator obligations for assurance activities and preparedness for managing business continuity and disaster recovery events.
- We have processes to review power system and market events and learn from these.

What will you bring?You will thrive and be quick to learn in a complex and an essential operational environment. You'll demonstrate exceptional organisational skills, common sense, and logical, systemic thinking to grasp a busy work programme and what's required in this multifaceted role.You'll have exceptional relationship management skills as in this role you'll need to work with a wide range of people in our Operations division - our engineers, market specialists, real-time control centre teams, our General Manager, the Senior Leadership Team, our corporate risk and assurance team, and other General Managers across Transpower.
You may have experience in one of these areas - risk, assurance, business continuity planning, or event review, but have an interest in broadening your experience to the others, in a growing electricity sector which is essential to enabling NZ's net zero carbon goals.
Your CV and cover letter will demonstrate a relevant degree qualification and:

- Previous experience effectively engaging and advising a work programme
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills including facilitation and consensus-building skills
- Strong problem-solving skills; you'll be comfortable tackling complex problems and breaking these down into manageable pieces.
- ~ 5 years or more across at least one of these areas: operational risk management, assurance, business continuity, and event review.

**While not essential, it would be advantageous if you have**:

- Knowledge of the electricity industry
- Knowledge and experience in Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS)
- Knowledge and experience of bowtie and Semi Quantitative Risk Assessment (SQRA) methodologies.
- Knowledge and experience in business continuity planning for a 24/7 business providing a critical service
- ISO 31000 Risk Management



  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is looking for a Senior Risk and Assurance Advisor to provide expert advice in support of the University's risk and assurance capability and culture.Are you a highly motivated, suitably qualified risk and assurance professional? Can you work collaboratively with people across the organisation to consider operational...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    **Salary band $113,616 - $126,240** Join us, and support the delivery of great law for New Zealand - Join a team that is inspired by challenging, diverse and meaningful work - Be at the centre of central government - Enjoy a great office location with flexible working options and an outstanding wellbeing package The Parliamentary Counsel Office (PCO) plays...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Come join our growing team and help lead Waka Kotahi to manage risk and do the right thing to deliver a land transport system connecting people, products, and places for a thriving Aotearoa. We are hiring! Senior Risk Assurance Advisor Be part of a high performing and well-respected enterprise risk and assurance team - Lead, advise and partner enterprise...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment Full time

    A newly established function within the government delivering high quality technical advice and support across a range of assurance work streams. - Build trust and credibility across the organisation and wider government organisations - Providing assurance across the property portfolio of government - Contribute to exciting project work The Principal...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    **Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role** As the **Principal Advisor Risk and Assurance**, you will lead the Electoral Commission's risk management strategy and drive best practices in assurance across all operations. Your work will focus on developing and embedding an enterprise risk framework, enhancing our organisational risk maturity, and ensuring...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Exciting opportunity to join a leading Internal audit function - Challenging and rewarding role with great variety - Permanent, full-time opportunity Join our small, lively, professional and experienced team, where collaboration is key to our success. We work closely with our Senior Leadership Team and receive a high level of support in the functions we...

  • Risk, Security

    2 weeks ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Customs Service Full time

    Help protect NZ Customs | Te Mana Ārai and its people - Looking for your next step in security or risk? Come join us as a Risk, Security & Assurance Advisor We have two positions available for Risk, Security & Assurance Advisors - join the Customs Whanau! As part of our Risk, Security and Assurance (RS&A) team you'll be helping to provide Customs'...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand FENZ & MSD Full time

    Step into the role of Senior Advisor Program Assurance, and redefine project assurance practices. Craft and implement assurance frameworks, enhancing project quality and success. Educate and guide teams, fostering a culture of excellence through optimise Project, Programme, and Portfolio methodologies. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders,...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    The New Zealand Customs Service protects and promotes New Zealand across borders. We promote New Zealand's international trade, collect due Crown revenue, and enforce the law by identifying and seizing prohibited imports and exports. We also make sure that lawful traveller's and items can move across our border as smoothly as possible. Our Māori name - Te...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand NZ Customs Full time

    The New Zealand Customs Service protects and promotes New Zealand across borders. We promote New Zealand's international trade, collect due Crown revenue, and enforce the law by identifying and seizing prohibited imports and exports. We also make sure that lawful traveller's and items can move across our border as smoothly as possible._ - Our Māori name -...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand KiwiRail Full time

    Permanent, full-time position - Based in Auckland or Wellington KiwiRail delivers sustainable and inclusive growth for our customers, communities, and people. For over 150 years, we have connected communities, delivered goods, and showcased our stunning landscapes. Our purpose, ‘Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand,’ highlights how we move forward...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand H2R Consulting Full time

    **Location**: Wellington Type: Permanent / Full Time Reference: 805461 **H2R are currently looking for a talented Senior Assurance Advisor.** This is a permanent position within a Wellington based Government organisation. Join their small, fun, professional and experienced team, where collaboration is key to their success. The team work closely with the...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children Full time

    At Oranga Tamariki, tamariki and whānau are at the heart of all that we do. We develop policies, services, and partner with others to provide care and support for tamariki. Our purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where oranga tamariki can be realised. We believe that by getting involved early in their lives and...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Police Full time

    **Senior Assurance Advisors -PHYSEC and INFOSEC- it starts with you!**: - **Based at PNHQ**: - **Remuneration Range - $95,728 - $129,517**: - **Two permanent positions available**: - **Open to all Police employees (including Constabulary employees)**: - **JR 2431801** **About the role** NZ Police’s Assurance Group are seeking two highly skilled...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Full time

    Everything we do at MBIE is about growing New Zealand for all. We recognise that a strong economy is one in which we use the skills, knowledge and time of our people in conjunction with our natural resources, and financial and physical capital to improve the wellbeing of current and future generations. The Principal Assurance Advisor reports to the Head of...

  • Assurance Advisor

    5 days ago


    Wellington, New Zealand Ministry Of Business, Innovation And Employment Full time

    Discover a career with purpose at MBIEPathway into a proactive and engaging Internal Assurance functionFlexible working conditions availableSalary range: $75,114 - $88,266Tenei turanga - About the Role:The Internal Assurance team provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services to enable MBIE to deliver on its strategic objectives and meet...


  • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Stats NZ Full time

    About the JobBe Part of Something Big as a Principal Risk AdvisorWe're seeking a talented professional to join our risk management team as a Principal Risk Advisor. In this role, you'll provide strategic advice on risk management and assurance matters to our senior leaders. Your expertise will help us identify and assess potential risks, develop mitigation...


  • Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Principal Advisor Risk and Assurance at Statistics NZ, WellingtonPrincipal Advisor Risk and AssuranceJoin an organisation contributing to meaningful outcomes, About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come.New role, make it your own, set the standardBring your creativity, passion, innovation, and ideas to work on...


  • Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Principal Advisor Risk and Assurance at Statistics NZ, WellingtonPrincipal Advisor Risk and Assurance Join an organisation contributing to meaningful outcomes, About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come. New role, make it your own, set the standardBring your creativity, passion, innovation, and ideas to work on...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand Xero Full time

    Xero is a beautiful, easy-to-use platform that helps small businesses and their accounting and bookkeeping advisors grow and thrive. At Xero, our purpose is to make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world. This purpose sits at the centre of everything we do. We support our people to do the best work of...