Assurance Advisor

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

**Discover a career with purpose at MBIE**
- Pathway into a proactive and engaging Internal Assurance function
- Flexible working conditions available
- Salary range: $75,114 - $88,266

**Tenei 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 meets its obligations.

As the Assurance Advisor you support the team in the delivery of internal assurance reviews from planning through to fieldwork, coordination and reporting, collaborating with other teams to gather information, understand areas of risk and assess compliance. You will also work with the Internal Assurance Practice Lead and Head of Internal Assurance to build and enhance the overall capability of the team to ensure the quality and consistency of advice and practices in relation to its work.

In this role, a key expectation is a willingness to learn and develop a thorough understanding of best practice assurance frameworks and processes, and stay updated on industry trends opportunities will be provided for on the job training and professional development.

The Assurance Advisor is a pathway position, responsible for supporting the Internal Assurance team to analyse, monitor and to report internal audit activity, performance and associated risks to senior managers, SLT and MBIE's Risk and Advisory Committee.

**Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required**
- Demonstrated ability to analyse data, identify patters, and draw meaningful conclusions.
- Capability to assess processes and identify inconsistencies or risks.
- Exposure to business processes, internal controls, or project management.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, demonstrated through experience supporting reviews and producing high quality reports.
- Proven ability to build strong working relationships with peers, senior managers and staff at all levels.
- Proven ability to think independently and influence others by expressing ideas clearly and succinctly.
- Can-do attitude and a high level of initiative, sound judgement and discretion.
- Well organised with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
- Welcomes and values diversity and contributes to an inclusive working environment where differences are acknowledged and respected.
- A basic knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Act (and Government operating mechanisms) and the Institute of Internal Auditor's Professional Standards.
- A degree in a relevant field such as accounting, finance, management or a related area.
- Experience in data analysis would be advantageous.

**Etahi korero mo MBIE - About MBIE**:
MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.
- Mahi Tahi - Better Together
- Maia - Bold and brave
- Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
- Pono Me Te Tika - Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahungaroa o ngai wi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, katutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapakua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai en