Treasury Assurance Analyst: IDA Reviews (12m FTC)

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 91,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Social events and employee networks

Job summary

The Treasury is seeking an enthusiastic Assurance Analyst to support a Principal Assurance Advisor in delivering credible, independent investment assurance. This full-time, fixed-term role (12 months) is based in Wellington, requiring strong analytical and organisational skills and the ability to work across teams to ensure quality reviews.

You will contribute to coordinating IDA Reviews within the TAU, applying data-driven insights, maintaining confidentiality, and supporting governance and

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification and experience in project assurance, project delivery, public policy, analysis, or related field.
• Strong written communication skills for briefing and reporting.
• Strong data and information management skills with emphasis on quality and confidentiality.
• Ability to use AI and digital technologies responsibly to improve results.
• Ability to analyse and synthesize complex information into clear insights, risks and recommendations.
• Understanding of investment lifecycle, governance, delivery risk and assurance practices.
• Well-developed planning and organisational skills to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to build constructive stakeholder relationships and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Ability to obtain and maintain NZ Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support a Principal Assurance Advisor on a portfolio of IDA Reviews.
• Provide analytical and portfolio support for credible investment assurance.
• Assist in coordinating assurance reviews and reporting.

Skills

Written communication

Data management

Analytical thinking

Planning & organisation

Stakeholder relationships

Security clearance

Education

Tertiary qualification in project assurance / public policy / related field

Job description

The Treasury is seeking an enthusiastic Assurance Analyst to support a Principal Assurance Advisor in delivering credible, independent investment assurance. This full-time, fixed-term role (12 months) is based in Wellington, requiring strong analytical and organisational skills and the ability to work across teams to ensure quality reviews.

You will contribute to coordinating IDA Reviews within the TAU, applying data-driven insights, maintaining confidentiality, and supporting governance and