Principal Advisor Assurance

11 hours ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Use your experience in Assurance Mapping to work with Tier 2 leadership across a diverse organisation that is dedicated to helping our communities.Mō tēnei tūranga - About the role: Reporting to the National Manager Assurance and Risk, the Principal Advisor Assurance is responsible for leading our assurance planning and delivery processes. This role includes coordination of co-source internal audit suppliers. You will lift into liaising with tier 2s around assurance advice and set an assurance strategy. You will be a key player in building an assurance map for the wider organisation.We've developed a clearly articulated career pathway within our assurance function so there are plenty of ways to progress your career across different disciplines within the team. Ko tāu nā i tēnei tūranga - What you'll bring to the role: Bring your experience in providing high quality internal audits. You will have a background in assurance or risk management, as well as a practical mindset. Your excellent analytical ability and experience in assurance mapping will be key to this position deliver audits. Understanding the machinery of government or working within the emergency sector would be a huge advantage.To be successful in this role, we'd expect you will:

- Demonstrated ability to provide high quality internal audits
- Strong experience working in an assurance or risk environment
- CA or Internal AA qualification
- Excellent relationship management skills and experience working with Tier 2 Stakeholders
- Strong communication along with report writing skills

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu? - Why you will enjoy working here: As an employer, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is committed to providing an enjoyable and challenging work environment with a focus on ongoing personal development.Benefits
- Matched Kiwi Saver employer contributions of up to 6%
- Hybrid working options available
- Life and income protection insurance for eligible employees
- A wellness policy that allows for generous sick leave provisions so you can look after yourself

The salary range for this role is $148,798 - $165,332 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.Ko wai mātou - Who are we? Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.
- We Do the Right Thing - Kia Tika
- We Serve and Support - Manaakitanga
- We Are Better Together - Whanaungatanga
- We Strive to Improve - Auahatanga

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