Enterprise Risk Leader – Public Sector NZ

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; On-site; NZD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Professional development

Job summary

New Zealand Government Joba is seeking a Manager Risk to lead enterprise risk management across a large public sector organisation in Wellington. You will shape risk culture, inform governance, and support senior leaders with timely insights.

As part of the newly integrated Audit, Risk and Assurance group, you will develop and maintain the ministry's risk framework, navigate uncertainties with business leaders, and support decisions within approved tolerances.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in risk management, assurance, compliance or related discipline within a complex organisation.
• Demonstrated success building relationships and influencing senior leaders and stakeholders to think differently about risk.
• Strong analytical capability to identify trends, emerging risks and opportunities, and generate timely and meaningful insights to support decision-making.
• Experience developing and implementing risk frameworks, tools and guidance that support organisational performance and outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and confidently to executive and governance audiences.
• Leadership experience with a proven ability to build capability, foster collaboration and develop high‑performing teams.
• Knowledge of contemporary enterprise risk management practices, the three lines model and public sector accountability frameworks.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and passion for embedding a proactive, risk‑intelligent culture.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder influence

Analytics

Risk frameworks

Communication

Leadership

ERM practices

Continuous improvement

Public service standards

Job description

New Zealand Government Joba is seeking a Manager Risk to lead enterprise risk management across a large public sector organisation in Wellington. You will shape risk culture, inform governance, and support senior leaders with timely insights.

As part of the newly integrated Audit, Risk and Assurance group, you will develop and maintain the ministry's risk framework, navigate uncertainties with business leaders, and support decisions within approved tolerances.