Risk & Policy Business Partner

Risk and Policy Business Partner

Full time – Auckland – Central Auckland – Application closes 03 Dec

About The Role

The Risk and Policy Business Partner supports the design, implementation, and future improvement of our organisational risk and compliance frameworks.

This includes proactively identifying areas of risk and mitigations, supporting policy development and reviews, compliance management obligations, and promoting a risk-aware culture throughout the organisation.

This is a cross-functional role that works closely with senior leadership, operational managers, and frontline staff.

Duties

Maintain and monitor the organisation's risk registers via FlipView, support localised or programme-specific risk assessments.

Partner with managers to identify, evaluate, and mitigate operational, reputational, and strategic risks.

Track and manage compliance with relevant laws, regulations, contractual obligations, and internal policies; support review of significant funding contracts and leases to ensure compliance.

Prepare regular reports for the Board, Leadership Team, and Audit and Risk Committee, and attend meetings as needed with guidance.

Demonstrate commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Mission's values of Manaakitanga, Atawhai, Rangapu and Mana Orite.

Skills

At least 2–4 years' experience in a risk, compliance, internal audit, or regulatory advisory role.

A relevant tertiary qualification and / or equivalent experience.

Experience working within the ISO

• framework and other related standards.

Proven experience applying te Tiriti o Waitangi into organisational practice.

Empathy and understanding of issues including impacts of colonisation on Maori, trauma, mental health, addiction, poverty, food insecurity and homelessness.

Skills, experience and knowledge may also be obtained from a number of different experiences, e.g. paid work, voluntary work, work undertaken within your church, marae, or from specific iwi / whanau responsibilities.

Benefits

5 x 'Mission leave' days, additional to annual and sick leave.

Access to EAP & external supervision.

Access to kapahaka, and weekly waiata.

Ongoing training and development.

15% discount at Auckland City Mission Op Shops.

Access to low cost, farm fresh produce on a weekly basis.

Close to public transport.

Discounted parking at SkyCity.

Career progression opportunities.

About The Organisation

Auckland City Mission - Te Tapui Atawhai supports Aucklanders in greatest need.

We provide support across 9 sites in Tamaki Makaurau and aim to provide suitable homes, nutritious food, and accessible health care for all.

The Mission offers a range of services, including temporary housing, health care, and community meals.

If you are interested in this role, please apply with your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Non-profit Organizations

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