New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
501 – 1,000 Employees
B2BGovernment
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise is New Zealand’s government agency for economic development and international trade. Its teams help New Zealand businesses expand overseas through export guidance, market intelligence, international networks, practical resources, workshops, and growth funding solutions. The agency works with exporters at different stages of development, connecting them with overseas markets and supporting trade relationships, partnerships, and market entry.

Business Assurance Partner, 9-Month Fixed-Term — Wellington Hybrid

Lead internal audit and risk advisory work at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, helping support safe operations and international growth. Advise senior leaders and strengthen the organisation’s risk maturity.

Description

  • Partner with the Director of Business Assurance to advance NZTE’s goals through sound risk management and decision support.
  • Deliver internal audit and risk advisory services.
  • Conduct audits with internal teams in New Zealand and internationally.
  • Advise on risk and help strengthen NZTE’s risk maturity.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with NZTE’s leaders and subject matter experts.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Business Assurance, the Lead Team and the Board’s Audit and Risk Committee.
  • Help ensure NZTE operates effectively and safely.

Requirements

  • Experience in professional services or within an organisation’s internal audit or risk management team.
  • Ability to advise varied audiences on complex risk and assurance issues.
  • Strong influencing skills with senior managers, including the Lead Team, Chief Executive and Audit and Risk Committee.
  • Confidence making decisions and working independently.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to build trusted relationships across different backgrounds and cultures.
  • A management or finance degree is preferred.
  • Professional auditing or accounting credentials are preferred, such as qualifications from the Institute of Internal Auditors or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, or equivalent.
  • Eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Benefits

  • Flexible, supportive hybrid work, with three office days and two home-working days each week.
  • Wellbeing support.
  • Opportunities to learn and develop.
  • A workplace that values experimentation, ongoing learning, intellectual challenge and honesty.
  • Equal opportunity employer.
  • Accommodations available during recruitment.
  • Diversity and inclusion support, with applications welcomed from Veterans.

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