Global Compliance & Asset Safety Lead

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade; Wellington; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade seeks an experienced Compliance Manager to lead asset compliance, safety and assurance across a global portfolio of embassies, residences and facilities. You will translate regulatory requirements into practical standards and tools to support better decisions and outcomes.

You will influence investment choices, strengthen assurance and embed continuous improvement while partnering with stakeholders across NZ and overseas.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, assurance, health and safety, facilities or asset management environments.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, compliance or risk management frameworks.
• Experience advising senior managers and governance groups.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex requirements into practical solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management across diverse audiences.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti/Waitangi would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset compliance, safety and assurance programmes across MFAT's global property portfolio.
• Shape and continuously improve compliance frameworks, standards and governance practices.
• Provide strategic advice on compliance obligations, risk trends and emerging issues.
• Deliver assurance insights and reporting that support effective decision-making and investment planning.
• Build organisational capability through practical guidance, tools and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with stakeholders across New Zealand and overseas to embed a proactive, risk-informed approach to compliance and asset performance.

Skills

Compliance management

Regulatory risk frameworks

Executive advisory

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Te Tiriti knowledge

Job description

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade seeks an experienced Compliance Manager to lead asset compliance, safety and assurance across a global portfolio of embassies, residences and facilities. You will translate regulatory requirements into practical standards and tools to support better decisions and outcomes.

You will influence investment choices, strengthen assurance and embed continuous improvement while partnering with stakeholders across NZ and overseas.