Senior Advisor Assurance

Oranga Tamariki; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 106,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in New Zealand seeks a Senior Advisor Assurance to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services. You will lead, undertake and support internal audit and assurance engagements and assist planning and delivery of the assurance work programme while collaborating with the Principal Advisor Assurance.

This role suits someone looking to advance in internal audit or a seasoned professional with at least two years' experience, in a supportive,

Qualifications

• Ability to critically analyse and interpret complex information
• Excellent attention to detail, both written and numerical
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices, including tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples' culture
• Public service experience would be an advantage

Responsibilities

• Lead, undertake and support internal audit and assurance engagements
• Support planning and delivery of the internal audit and assurance work programme
• Assist general internal assurance reporting and advice
• Work closely with the Principal Advisor Assurance
• Provide high quality tailored advice to managers and staff on assurance activities

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

• Exciting opportunity tojoin a leading Internal audit function
• Challenging and rewarding role with great variety

Join our small, lively, professional and experienced team, where collaboration is key to our success. Wework closely with our Senior Leadership Team and receive a high level of support in the functions we perform.

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Mō te tūt| About the role

One of the functions of the Oranga Tamariki Risk and Internal Assurance team is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve its operations. This function consists of Fraud and Integrity, Enterprise Risk and Internal Audit and Assurance.

This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting journey where we are focusing on uplifting the trust, credibility and value add we provide to our stakeholders.

The Senior Advisor Assurance is responsible for providing high quality tailored advice to managers and staff on all aspects of the Ministry's assurance activities. The Senior Advisor Assurance will lead, undertake, and support internal audit and assurance engagements, support the planning and delivery of the internal audit and assurance work programme and assist general internal assurance reporting and advice, working closely with the Principal Advisor Assurance.

This position would be suit someone looking to take their next step into an internal audit and assurance role, or a seasoned professional with at least two years' experience looking to join a supportive and dynamic team environment.

Key requirements of the role include:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or knowledge gained through relevant experience.
• Ability to critically analyse and interpret complex information and make effective, well-reasoned decisions.
• Excellent attention to detail, both written and numerical, and commitment to quality.
• Public service experience would be an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal skills - able to adapt these to suit the needs of the audience, able to influence others to accept ideas/strategies.
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture

Nŏy te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $106,416 and $117,782 dependant on experience. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.