New Zealand Job Openings

New Zealand Ministry of Justice

Principal Advisor Risk and Internal Audit

Wellington

FULL TIME

September 22, 2024


Te Haeata / The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic Risk and Internal Audit team that works closely with the Strategic Leadership Team to support the delivery of organisational strategy and priorities.
Reporting to the Manager Risk and Internal Audit, the Principal Advisor will provide practical, innovative, and solution-focused risk and internal audit advice that adds significant value to stakeholders at all levels across the Ministry.
The Principal Advisor will engage widely to ensure the Ministry is up to date with current thinking and will use their superior judgement and relationship management to:
  • Enable and support every business, function, and individual to identify and manage their risks
  • Ensure that appropriate frameworks and capabilities are in place to ensure that risk management and internal audit activities are delivered effectively
  • Develop a broad view of risk, both operationally and strategically
  • Identify insights that add value to our stakeholders
  • Support and deliver a programme of internal audit reviews to improve the system of internal control and mitigate risks.


Ō pūkenga / Skills and Experience
To be successful in the role you will demonstrate the following:
  • Relevant tertiary qualification and / or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience in a risk management or internal audit discipline
  • Significant experience in providing in-depth expertise and thought leadership on risk management and internal audit policies, frameworks, and practices
  • Ability to think about the bigger strategic picture
  • A stakeholder focused approach that builds enduring connections to improve outcomes
  • Have an understanding and appreciation of cultural issues and concerns, in particular Tikanga Maori
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

Mō mātou / About us
At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa New Zealand.
Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.
Risk and Internal Audit is a small and efficient team that loves what we do and has fun doing it. We're part of a bigger group that includes EPMO, strategy, performance, and relationships.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi / What's great about working here
We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:
  • 4.4 weeks holiday leave
  • flexible work hours where possible
  • an online professional development portal
  • access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks
See our full range of benefits here.
With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau / Salary
The appointing salary for this role will be between $128,129 and $166,062 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply
To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.
Applications close on 04 October 2024, however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.
If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz
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