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Senior Adviser Audit & AssuranceNew Zealand Government • Wellington, New Zealand
Senior Adviser Audit & Assurance

Senior Adviser Audit & Assurance

New Zealand Government • Wellington, New Zealand
4 days ago
Job description

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

  • 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 :

  • Understands how to provide assurance on decision-making, behaviours, and risk controls
  • Can execute audits and reviews, from planning through to reporting in a timely manner
  • Gives forward-thinking advice to help leaders manage risks and improve performance
  • Can spot issues before they become problems and help MPI take action early
  • Works well with others, including external audit partners, to get the job done
  • Is flexible and ready to respond to changing needs across the Ministry
  • Always acts with integrity and keeps information private and secure
  • 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
  • Additional MPI leave days
  • Ability to purchase extra annual leave
  • Annual Wellness payment
  • Security checks - Nga Taki Whakahaumaru
  • Low level Security Clearance
  • most preferably a NZ citizen, who has
  • resided continuously in NZ
  • for at least the last
  • five (5) years
  • , OR
  • is a citizen of,
  • and / or has resided continuously
  • in one or more of the following countries for the last
  • five (5) years
  • : either Australia, Canada, NZ, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA);
  • and
  • has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.
  • click to find out more about the national security vetting process and access the eligibility tool.If you do not meet these minimum criteria,
  • we will not be able to accept
  • your application.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 .

    To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

  • Applications close at
  • pm 24 November
  • If you have any questions about the role, please email
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