Internal Assurance Advisor

3 days ago

Te Awamutu, New Zealand Thames-Coromandel District Council Full time

**Are you looking to make a real impact by strengthening how Council manages risk and compliance?**

We're seeking an Internal Assurance Advisor to play a key role in maintaining Council's best practice approach to internal assurance, risk management, and compliance. This is a highly visible specialist position that adds value across the organisation by supporting the internal audit process and providing insights that enhance operational performance.

**About the role**
In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering Council's annual internal assurance plan, while providing expert advice to business units across the organisation. You'll work closely with a wide range of teams, gaining exposure to diverse business activities and building strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

- Identifying areas of potential risk and recommending practical improvements across different business areas.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders and Council's strategic internal auditors to develop and implement audit and assurance plans.
- Performing risk and control assessments, contributing to the ongoing development of risk management and control strategies.
- Preparing clear, comprehensive audit reports and communicating findings to management and governance.
- Monitoring and following up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
- Providing assurance and risk management advice at all levels of the organisation.
- Staying informed about changes in regulations, standards, and assurance best practices.

**About you**

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- A tertiary qualification or equivalent level of learning through experience.
- At least five years of proven experience in internal audit, risk management, or assurance roles — ideally within local government or the wider public sector.
- A good understanding of the IIA Three Lines Model and public sector accountability systems.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven relationship management skills.
- Experience with data analytics (advantageous but not essential).
- A professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) would be beneficial.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to deepen their expertise in internal assurance and gain exposure across a wide variety of business areas.

**Applications close on**: Wednesday, 5 November at 10:00pm.
- Reference #
- 37443
- Posted on
- 22 Oct 2025
- Closes on
- 05 Nov 2025 22:00
- Location(s)
- Cambridge, Te Awamutu
- Expertise
- Accounting & Financial Services, Risk & Assurance
- Job level(s)
- Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Permanent full-time

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