Principal Advisor - Risk

Overview

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Permanent role at $157,839 + 5 weeks' annual leave and a suite of additional benefits.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise level risk management by providing strategic support to the Board and senior leadership while embedding the organisation's risk appetite.

Be part of a team that influences decisions at the highest level, helping to safeguard our mission and deliver better outcomes for communities across New Zealand.

Te whiwhinga mahi - Our opportunity

We\'re seeking a highly experienced and strategic Principal Advisor - Risk, based in Auckland or Wellington, to join our integrated team responsible for delivering risk management, assurance, integrity and privacy support across the organisation.

This is a key role within our Legal and Risk Directorate, reporting to the Manager Risk and Assurance.

As Principal Advisor - Risk you\'ll play a key role in driving enterprise level risk management across the organisation, support the Board and senior leadership to set and embed our risk appetite, and identify and manage organisational risks.

You\'ll lead organisation enterprise risk management activity, ensuring alignment with international standards and best practice.

As a trusted advisor, you\'ll provide expert guidance on complex risk matters, influence decision-making, and help lift risk maturity across the organisation.

You\'ll support the Manager - Risk and Assurance in leading the team, providing people leadership when needed along with contributing to a collaborative and high-performing environment.

You\'ll also work closely with the Board and senior leaders to define risk appetite and strengthen the identification and management of strategic risks.

Nga Pumanawatanga Ou - What You Will Bring

Extensive experience in enterprise risk management with experience in a large, complex organisation

Proven leadership in shaping and embedding enterprise-wide risk strategy and frameworks

In-depth understanding of public sector governance, compliance and accountability

Strong understanding of ISO

• and other international risk standards

Strong ability to influence senior leaders, governance bodies while driving strategic outcomes

Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and advisory capabilities

Track record of leading innovation and continuous improvement in risk practices

Demonstrated people leadership, including mentoring, coaching and team development

Trusted support to the Manager Risk and Assurance, contributing to team leadership, strategic direction and organisational risk maturity

Nou te rourou - What\'s in it for you?

We offer competitive salaries, five weeks\' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development.

These benefits are described in more detail here

As a Kainga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need.

We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance.

We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.

Mo matou - Our Organisation

At Kainga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand\'s housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.

What is exciting about working for Kainga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders\' lives.

With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.

We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better.

That includes being a trusted partner for Maori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

O tatou uara - Our values

Manaakitanga - People at the Heart

Mahi Tahi - Better Together

Whanake - Be Bold

Tuhono mai - Join us

To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via .

Please note : all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact

Applications close on Tuesday 11th November

We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way.

We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.

If you don\'t tick all the boxes in this listing but think that you could be a great fit based on your unique background and skillset, we would welcome an application from you.

Don\'t hesitate, as we may review applications as they are received and reserve the right to close advertising early.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Government Administration

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