Strategic Internal Assurance Lead

New Zealand Ministry Of Economic Development; Wellington; On-site; NZD 118,000 - 144,000; Full time

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Job summary

MBIE in Wellington seeks a Principal Assurance Advisor to lead risk‑based internal assurance reviews, provide expert advice to senior leaders, and drive continuous improvement across assurance maturity. You will work with the Head of Internal Assurance and the Practice Lead to deliver high‑quality assurance work and strengthen governance frameworks.

This principal level role requires influencing across the organisation, strategic thinking, and the ability to develop internal capability while

Qualifications

• Significant experience in internal assurance or audit at a senior level.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and build credibility across the organisation.
• Excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset.
• CA or CIA preferred or a relevant tertiary qualification with internal auditing experience.
• Legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of high‑quality, risk‑based internal assurance reviews.
• Strengthen MBIE’s assurance frameworks, practices and processes.
• Build internal capability and foster a culture of self‑assurance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Internal assurance

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Auditing/risk advisory (senior)

Education

CA/CIA preferred

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

MBIE in Wellington seeks a Principal Assurance Advisor to lead risk‑based internal assurance reviews, provide expert advice to senior leaders, and drive continuous improvement across assurance maturity. You will work with the Head of Internal Assurance and the Practice Lead to deliver high‑quality assurance work and strengthen governance frameworks.

This principal level role requires influencing across the organisation, strategic thinking, and the ability to develop internal capability while