Audit & Integrity Leader — Board‑level Assurance

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Income protection

Critical illness insurance

Job summary

New Zealand Government seeks a Senior Manager - Audit and Integrity to lead NZTA's internal and investment audit programmes and the independent integrity function. You will strengthen governance, transparency and confidence in how NZTA operates, reporting to the Board and the Group General Counsel.

You will build capability, apply risk-based audit methods, and promote a culture of integrity and accountability across a complex organisation and its councils.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading internal audit, assurance or integrity functions.
• Ability to design and deliver risk-based audit programmes and integrated assurance frameworks.
• Knowledge of internal audit standards and the Three Lines Model.
• Strong expertise in integrity, fraud and misconduct management and investigations.
• Proven leadership of specialist teams and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead NZTA's Board approved internal audit and investment audit programmes.
• Oversee the independent integrity function, fraud prevention, protected disclosures and investigations.
• Translate findings into practical, lasting organisational improvements.
• Support independent judgement and capability building within the team.
• Report to the Group General Counsel and Board on assurance activities.

Skills

Audit leadership

Risk-based audit design

Data analytics

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or finance

CIA/CA/CPA qualification

Job description

New Zealand Government seeks a Senior Manager - Audit and Integrity to lead NZTA's internal and investment audit programmes and the independent integrity function. You will strengthen governance, transparency and confidence in how NZTA operates, reporting to the Board and the Group General Counsel.

You will build capability, apply risk-based audit methods, and promote a culture of integrity and accountability across a complex organisation and its councils.