Independent Member Appointment to Council Standing

2 days ago


Upper Hutt, New Zealand Upper Hutt City Council Full time

Our city is one of a kind. Upper Hutt is recognised as a great place for families and for people who enjoy the best of the outdoors. The team at Upper Hutt City Council work together to enhance the quality of life in Upper Hutt by providing leadership, support and services to our community.

The Risk and Assurance Committee oversees the effectiveness of Council’s risk management, internal control practices, statutory compliance, external audit and health and safety. The Committee is comprised of six elected members and an independent member which meets on a quarterly basis.

We are looking for applicants with some or all of the following attributes:
Risk and Assurance Committee experience;
Strong financial or legal and/or commercial acumen;
Understanding of, or exposure to, local government and its processes;
Chartered Accountant or legal qualification or relevant experience in the audit or accounting or legal fields;
Knowledge or experience of infrastructure or construction projects;
Risk management experience.

Applicants are invited to submit a CV along with a covering letter showing skills, attributes and knowledge relevant to the work of the Risk and Assurance Committee.

The period of appointment would be three years from the date of appointment and attendance at meetings would be remunerated.



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