Senior Assurance Advisor – Internal Audit

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; On-site; NZD 112,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Police is seeking a Senior Assurance Advisor - Internal Audit to lead the risk-based assurance programme and provide independent assurance to senior leaders on governance, risk management, controls and initiatives. Based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington, you will work across operational, strategic, regulatory, technology, and project environments.

You will develop reports, influence decisions, and contribute to strengthening accountability and public trust.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and delivering audit, assurance, risk, advisory, or review engagements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and report clearly.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting, risk management, or assurance-related field. Professional qualifications (CA/CIA/CISA) or progress towards one is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver internal audit and assurance engagements across Police operations and functions.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships to understand risks, challenges and opportunities.
• Analyze information to identify themes, risks and control gaps; provide evidence-based reports and recommendations.
• Promote governance, risk management and internal control practice improvements.

Skills

Audit planning

Internal audit

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Data analytics tools

Job description

New Zealand Police is seeking a Senior Assurance Advisor - Internal Audit to lead the risk-based assurance programme and provide independent assurance to senior leaders on governance, risk management, controls and initiatives. Based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington, you will work across operational, strategic, regulatory, technology, and project environments.

You will develop reports, influence decisions, and contribute to strengthening accountability and public trust.