Senior Internal Auditor [New Zealand]

 

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• One permanent role
• Wellington based.

Help shape the future of Education
He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga
We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes
At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whānau.
We shape the policies, settings and performance of the education system for early learning, schooling and tertiary.
We are making significant changes to how we deliver our purpose.

So that we:

• Take practical action to give effect to te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Give priority to regional and local voice.
• Deliver greater responsiveness, accessibility and integrated services and support.
• Improve feedback loops and information flows.

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our ākonga in our education system.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role
The role of Senior Internal Auditor is to deliver assigned engagements in accordance with terms of reference and professional standards. They are proficient in developing a thorough understanding of the engagement activity, building relationships with key staff, and develop appropriate procedures to meet the engagement scope and objectives. This role, whilst reporting administratively to the Practice Manager, works collaboratively with Assurance Principals under the leadership of the Assurance Director.

Salary range:

• Senior Internal Auditor - $96,598 - $117,175 + 3% kiwi saver.

The successful candidate(s) will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

We also offer:

• Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported
• The ability to purchase extra days leave
• A range of employee network groups
• An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey
• Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments
• Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing..

Please note there is further information in the attached Job Description.

Mōhou ake | About you
You will have a growth mindset and be passionate about learning and working with others. You will value trust and empowerment to exercise professional judgement, and you take great pride in delivering high quality work. You will be curious about why things are, not just what they are and how they work. You can discern cause from effect and understand the importance of critical thinking and solution-orientation for productive business relationships.

Your competencies will include:

• Strong personal leadership and team-work orientation
• Proven relationship building skills for productive engagements
• Ability to see the big picture and understand context quickly
• Agility with competing demands without losing sight of quality and timeliness
• Highly effective communication in both oral and written formats that is clear and compelling.

The role requires a degree-level or equivalent professional qualification and at least three years of advisory or assurance delivery experience.

Mātau rōpū ake | About our ministry, group, and team
Internal Audit and Assurance has an important role to safeguard trust and confidence in the Ministry. We provide a broad range of risk-focused assurance and advisory services to improve enterprise systems, business processes and change initiatives that are critical for the achievement of priority outcomes for the education system. We are located in the Office of the Secretary for Education, which reflects the importance of our purpose and independence.
We recently adopted agile auditing and a matrix team structure in response to changes to the Ministry. Our new ways of working enables us to raise risk insights and deliver improvement advice in better time and more inclusively with our clients. We value diversity of strengths, skills, and knowledge in our team to bring different insights to inform our work and new ideas to solve old problems. Our track record of multiple IIANZ awards reinforces our unrelenting goal of professional excellence and achievement for the Ministry.
We are looking for a talented individual who are passionate about delivering great results with and through others to join our team.
For more information on this position, please read the attached Job Description.

Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, or anything else you'd like to share. We're keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.
You are also welcome to reach out to Benn Jordan, Practice Manager for more information at benn.jordan@education.govt.nz or 04 463 8445.
Applications close Midnight - Sunday 3 September 2023
We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

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