Senior Adviser Audit & Assurance

Job title : Senior Adviser Audit and Assurance

Role type : Full time, permanent

Location : Wellington City

Salary band & range : General Salary Range D $100,934 to $129,804 depending on skills and experience

About the Role - Korero mo te Turanga

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior role where your work will make a real difference.

You'll deliver high-quality assurance services that support the directorate's vision to Assure, Advise, and Anticipate.

The role offers exposure to a wide range of audits across Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI's) diverse business areas from biosecurity and food safety to fisheries and forestry.

You'll enjoy the variety and scale of MPI's work, supporting New Zealand's food production and export industries.

You'll design and carry out the Audit work programmes that help answer important questions and provide trusted advice.

Our team is well regarded across the organisation, with strong support from senior leaders and a reputation for delivering value.

You'll work with a range of stakeholders, building relationships and gaining experience that supports your career trajectory.

You'll be involved in :

• Delivering high-quality audits and ad hoc reviews across MPI's varied business areas
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across MPI
• Supporting assurance activities that contribute to New Zealand's Biosecurity, Food Safety, Agriculture and Investment Services and primary industries
• Working in a team that is trusted, well regarded, and supported by senior leadership
• Applying your curiosity and internal audit experience to interesting and varied work
• Helping assess MPI's readiness for biosecurity incursions and adverse weather events
• Contributing to a team with strong organisational standing and influence

About You - Mou

You're an experienced internal audit practitioner who enjoys helping the public sector improve how it works.

You're confident working with senior leaders and can give clear, practical advice that supports better decision-making.

You bring strong skills in analysing risks, reviewing systems and processes, and delivering high-quality audits.

You hold a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification and may also be a Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

You're someone who enjoys the breadth and impact of work in a dynamic, never-boring environment.

With at least three years of experience, you're ready to take the next step in your career and gain broad exposure to different types of audits.

You're someone who :

About the Team - Mo to matou Ropu

You'll be joining a Wellington based team of six, made up of friendly, capable young professionals who enjoy working together and supporting each other.

The team is collaborative, approachable, and committed to delivering high-quality assurance services across MPI.

A new manager is joining the team soon, bringing fresh leadership to a group that's already well regarded across the organisation.

You'll enjoy the positive team culture and the opportunity to contribute to work that makes a real difference.

About MPI - Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most sustainable provider of high-value food and primary products.

Benefits of working at MPI - Nga hua o te mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua

Security checks - Nga Taki Whakahaumaru

Low level Security Clearance

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.

Are you ready to make a difference?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapu, whanau and hapori.

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities.

As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatu Ahu Matua a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, your interest, and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

To view the position description and / or apply online, please click "APPLY FOR THIS JOB" or visit the MPI Careers Site.

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Applications close at

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