Principal advisor risk and assurance

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Ko wai mātou | About Us:
Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People has a unique mandate of having responsibility to steward change across Government, while commissioning disability support services, as well as transforming how these services are delivered.
Disabled people expected to have greater choice and control over the supports and services they receive to lead their best life. We are committed to this by strengthening relationships and working in partnership with disabled people, tāngata whaikaha Māori, Pacific disabled people and their whānau.
Whaikaha presents an exciting opportunity to make a real difference. The call for “Nothing about us, without us” is an integral part of our operation.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role:
As the Principal Advisor Risk and Assurance, you will provide high-level strategic support and expertise to ensure the Risk and Assurance function for Whaikaha has robust assurance mechanisms in place.
You will work closely with the Manager Risk, Planning and Assurance to develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across our activities.
You will educate and build capability across Whaikaha, ensuring managers and staff understand what risk management and security practices are in our organization through provision of sound risk advice, guidance, facilitating risk workshops and providing training where necessary.
Ko wai koe | About You:
You will have experience providing technical leadership in risk management, operational and business improvement, internal controls and governance matters within a similar environment.
You have experience providing workshops and assurance reporting to senior leaders, committee members and stakeholders.
You will have strong knowledge and understanding of assurance and risk management frameworks, methodologies and techniques. This will be paired with knowledge of risk management software tools.
Your excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills will ensure you can establish rapport, build and maintain relationships at all levels.
You will have an understanding of the Machinery of government within New Zealand.
To undertake this role successfully, you will be a disabled person or be able to establish credibility and trust with the disability community, as well as having empathy and an understanding of the unique and diverse experiences of disabled people.
Mō Te Tono, Mō Te Tirotiro Tātai Tūranga | Apply or View the Position Description: You can find the Position Description here. Principal Advisor, Risk and Assurance position description.
Salary range: $107,135.00 - $158,643.00 We are expecting to place this role around $132,889 however the salary offer will be based on the skills and experience that the preferred candidate brings to the role.
Tono Mai | We encourage you to apply:
Joining Whaikaha means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity that each individual brings. Currently, just over 40% of our people identify as disabled people and we want this number to grow. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they really are. We are committed to the application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all levels of our work.
Me He Pātai Anō | Further Enquiries:
We encourage you to talk to us about any support you need. We want you to present this information in a way that plays to your strengths. For example, you may prefer to use video instead of traditional CV and cover letter. You might want whānau or a friend to tell us about you or use social media or a PowerPoint presentation. Let's kōrero about what you need to feel supported in your application. Contact us about the best way for you to apply by emailing us at:

Te Tono | Application:
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Ka Kati Ngā Tono | Applications Close: Sunday 19 May 2024. Whaikaha has adopted the Ministry of Social Development's (host agency) COVID-19 vaccination policy. This policy applies to all Whaikaha employees and encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.