Senior Risk Manager, Auckland CBD

Auckland University of Technology (AUT); Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Auckland seeks a Senior Risk Manager to provide risk advice and maintain an operational risk framework. The role focuses on guiding decision-making and fostering a culture of risk awareness. Ideal candidates will possess skills in risk management, communication, and relationship building. Benefits include professional development and flexible working options.

Benefits

Professional development and free study

Generous leave allowances

Flexible and hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in risk management across large organisations.
• Strong understanding of risk management techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to provide expert risk advice.
• Design and implement a robust operational risk framework.
• Lead a risk assessment committee.

Skills

Experience in large complex organisations managing varying risks

Understanding of risk management methodology

Ability to share information understandably

Influence without direct authority

Excellent communication skills

Job description

• Opportunities for professional development and free study
• Flexible working options to support your work-life balance
• Full time, permanent role based in Auckland CBD

About AUT

As one of the world's top 100 young universities and New Zealand's newest, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a university of opportunity, where all students with talent and potential have the chance to succeed. We are socially driven, with equity and excellence at the heart of everything we do. With more than 27,000 students and 4,000 staff across our three Auckland campuses, AUT is deeply connected to communities, industries, and iwi throughout Aotearoa.

Role

As a Senior Risk Manager, you will partner with people leaders across the University to provide expert risk advice, analysis, and internal consulting. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain a robust operational risk framework, ensuring consistent oversight and accountability. You will establish and lead a risk assessment committee, using it as a forum to guide decision-making, escalate issues, and share key insights. Through your leadership and activities, you will also drive a culture of risk awareness across the organisation.

You will be used to operating as a trusted advisor in a risk environment and bring with you:

• Experience in large complex organisations managing varying risks
• A strong understanding of risk management methodology and the application of risk management techniques
• The ability to share information in a way that is easily understood
• The ability to influence without direct authority
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills

Culture - Ahurea

Here at AUT we are more of a community and there is real purpose and meaning underpinning what we do. We are a collaborative team who work hard to deliver for AUT.

Be a part of an organisation with engaging work, great environments with purpose and meaning.

Benefits

• Professional development and free study
• Generous leave allowances
• Flexible and hybrid working options

Salary Range: $130k - $150k (appointment level and salary commensurate with skills and experience)

Ref: 93537

At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Māori and Pacific communities. We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application process. For further information, please send us an enquiry here or call 921 9499. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email. You will need to apply through the standard registration process.