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Senior Advisor Risk

Senior Advisor Risk

New Zealand GovernmentWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
3 days ago
Job description

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Adviser Risk to join our Enterprise Risk, Compliance and Insurance team. This team provides expert advice, guidance and support to help the business manage enterprise risk and compliance and minimise financial losses through insurance.

  • Developing and implementing a best practice enterprise risk framework that ensures MBIE manages risk effectively across all Three Lines.
  • Working with other risk and assurance teams to coordinate risk management and reporting.
  • Coordinating regular risk reporting across MBIE to ensure our Senior Leadership team, governance committees and our Risk and Advisory committee have the right information to govern risk management at MBIE.
  • Collaborating with specialist risk practitioners and internal teams to ensure timely and relevant risk information.

It’s ideal for a current Senior Risk Advisor wanting to move into enterprise-level risk or an experienced advisor ready to step up. A background in assurance, risk, or compliance will support success in this role, which offers strong professional growth and impact.

The position reports to the Head of Enterprise Risk, Compliance and Insurance within MBIE’s Strategy and Assurance Group.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana

  • Experience working in risk, compliance or assurance in a large or complex organisation.
  • A track record of working with effective risk management strategies.
  • Strong analytical skills, and the ability to interpret complex data and present actionable insights to senior leadership.
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • A strong delivery drive.
  • The ability to build strong and collaborative working relationships.
  • The legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

    • About MBIE

    MBIE’s goal is to create a resilient and high‑performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders. We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enable all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

    People are at the heart of our mahi. Our values guide our behaviours : Mahi Tahi – Better Together , Māia – Bold and brave , Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future , Pono Me Te Tika – Own It . MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori and other Māori groups and organisations and the Crown.

    How to Apply

    All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

    Contact email : Jess Dalbeth – if you have any further questions.

    Applications close on 31 October 2025.

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