Senior Auditor

Watercare Services Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts at retailers

Job summary

Watercare Services Limited in Auckland seeks a Senior Internal Auditor for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will deliver high-quality internal audit services and assurance focused on cost transparency and financial oversight, evaluating controls over activities to ensure accuracy, fairness, and accountability.

The role requires proven leadership within large organisations, with professional qualifications such as CA or CIA, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in large, complex organisations.
• Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies and controls.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality internal audit services and assurance.
• Evaluate controls over financial processes and cost transparency.
• Support Watercare’s strategic and operational objectives.
• Provide timely, objective reporting to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership experience

Commercial acumen

Independent work

Cost transparency

Education

Chartered Accountant

Certified Internal Auditor

Job description

He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare

Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy There's never been a better time to join Watercare. We're delivering a $15.2 billion, 10-year capital investment programme, the largest in our history, creating opportunities to work on transformative infrastructure, sustainability and digital projects that will shape Auckland's future. With more than $4 million invested every day, you'll be part of work that makes a lasting difference to our communities and environment.

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and experienced Senior Internal Auditor on a 12 month fixed term contract to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. As a Senior Internal Auditor at Watercare, you will deliver high-quality internal audit services and assurance, with a strong focus on cost transparency and financial oversight. You’ll be instrumental in evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of financial data used by suppliers to charge Watercare, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and accountability. Deliver high-quality internal audit services and assurance to support Watercare’s strategic and operational objectives. Evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of the controls over those activities and objectives.

Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to demonstrate proven people leadership experience and a strong track record working within large, complex public or corporate organisations.

A professional qualification such as Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or a similar recognised designation.

A solid understanding and hands‑on experience with internal audit methodologies, processes, and procedures.

Strong commercial acumen, including a sound grasp of business needs, relevant legislation, and key business drivers.

The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and deliver high-quality outcomes with minimal supervision.

Ngā hua mōu | What’s in it for you

We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:

• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts at a range of large retailers