Principal Advisor

2 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking Risk and Assurance team that works closely with the Strategic Leadership Team to support the delivery of organisational strategy and priorities.
Reporting to the Manager, Risk & Assurance, the Principal Advisor will provide practical, innovative, and solution-focused risk and assurance advice that adds significant value to stakeholders at all levels across the Ministry.
The Principal Advisor will engage widely to ensure the Ministry is up to date with current thinking and will use their superior judgement and relationship management to:

- Enable and support every business, function, and individual to identify and manage their risks
- Ensure that appropriate frameworks and capabilities are in place to ensure that risk management and assurance activities are delivered effectively
- Develop a broad view of risk, both operationally and strategically
- Identify insights that add value to our stakeholders
- Support a programme of reviews to improve the system of internal control and mitigate risks.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience
To be successful in the role you will demonstrate the following:

- Relevant tertiary qualification and / or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience in a risk management or assurance discipline
- Significant experience in providing in-depth expertise and thought leadership on risk management and assurance policies, frameworks, and practices
- Ability to think about the bigger strategic picture
- A stakeholder focused approach that builds enduring connections to improve outcomes
- Have an understanding and appreciation of cultural issues and concerns in particular Tikanga Maori

Ko wai mātou/Who we are
The Risk & Assurance Team is part of the wider Governance and Assurance team. We're a great group of people who love what we do and have fun doing it
At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.
Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu/Why you will enjoy working here

**Benefits**:

- Online professional development portal
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks, including Pacifica, Māori, Rainbow and Women's
- Contributions to prescriptions for glasses & free and confidential counselling sessions

Utu ā-tau/Salary

**Salary Range**: The appointing salary for this role will be between $116,741 and $164,811 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/How to Apply


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