Regional Risk Leader – Northern Region

Marketplace; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand in Auckland is seeking a Regional Risk Manager to lead Line 2 risk management for the Northern region. You will oversee risk identification, assessment, and controls, reporting to senior leaders and partnering with district teams.

The role calls for extensive risk experience, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence across complex stakeholders while supporting national risk programs and maturing risk culture.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of risk management experience across complex environments.
• Senior leadership experience (3–5 years in health sector desired).
• Strong understanding of risk frameworks and pragmatic application.

Responsibilities

• Lead Line 2 risk management activities for the Northern region.
• Provide independent oversight of risk controls and high‑quality reporting.
• Embed a strong risk culture and support regional leadership and national functions.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in related field

Job description

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand in Auckland is seeking a Regional Risk Manager to lead Line 2 risk management for the Northern region. You will oversee risk identification, assessment, and controls, reporting to senior leaders and partnering with district teams.

The role calls for extensive risk experience, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence across complex stakeholders while supporting national risk programs and maturing risk culture.