Strategic Risk & AI Advisory Manager

BDO in New Zealand; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership from day one

Clear path to senior levels

Influence on AI adoption

Variety of clients

Direct access to partners

Hybrid working

Wellbeing support

Volunteer leave

Job summary

BDO in New Zealand seeks an experienced risk and consulting leader to guide a growing Risk Assurance & Consulting practice. You’ll lead engagements end-to-end and act as a trusted adviser to executives, audit committees and boards.

This role offers leadership from day one, a clear path to seniority, and the opportunity to shape how AI and new technology transform services. You’ll work with entrepreneurial clients and large organisations across New Zealand, with hybrid working and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in professional services (risk advisory, internal audit, assurance or consulting) at manager or senior manager level.
• CA and/or IIA qualification or another relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Client-side or commercial experience is a bonus, not essential.
• Track record of leading several engagements and owning client relationships.
• Strong project management skills and sound commercial judgement.
• Experience leading, developing and motivating people.
• Confident, credible communicator who handles challenging conversations.
• Forward-thinking, self-motivated and committed to getting things right.

Responsibilities

• Own engagements end to end, from scoping and pricing to delivery and reporting.
• Build and own senior client relationships, setting clear expectations and addressing issues early.
• Frame complex problems and shape practical, commercial solutions.
• Present findings and recommendations to executives, audit committees and boards.
• Lead, coach and develop your team, building judgement, communication and confidence.
• Win and grow work through proposals, pitches and strong relationships.
• Work with partners on the direction, quality and growth of the practice.
• Champion new ways of working, including AI and automation, in what we deliver and how.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Communication

Commercial judgement

Team development

AI awareness

Business acumen

Education

CA and/or IIA qualified

Job description

BDO in New Zealand seeks an experienced risk and consulting leader to guide a growing Risk Assurance & Consulting practice. You’ll lead engagements end-to-end and act as a trusted adviser to executives, audit committees and boards.

This role offers leadership from day one, a clear path to seniority, and the opportunity to shape how AI and new technology transform services. You’ll work with entrepreneurial clients and large organisations across New Zealand, with hybrid working and wellbeing