Auckland Transport (AT) is leading the development of transport infrastructure and solutions that enable healthy and accessible communities. Regardless of your choice to walk, cycle, drive, take the ferry or train, we are passionate about working together to deliver safe, efficient, innovative and sustainable options whilst providing a transport system that will create a vibrant and connected Auckland.
We are on a journey and working to shape our organisation through an ambitious transformation programme providing for a more effective and efficient AT.
Delivering Auckland's transport solution on such a mammoth scale is no mean feat and we need a talented team to ensure we are up to this task.
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
The Head of Risk and Assurance leads the Risk, compliance, assurance and investigation functions at Auckland Transport (AT). Reporting to the Corporate Services Director with a direct line to the CE (Chief Executive) and Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee (FAC).
A key role ensuring a proactive approach is taken to risk management in all AT activities by ensuring risk identification, mitigation, reporting, and related business policies are aligned to good practice and are cost effective. Key areas of responsibility include:
Risk Services
Internal Audit
Investigations & Specialist audits
Compliance
Probity Services
Business Continuity and Crisis Management
The Risk, Assurance and Compliance team will work in an adaptable and fluid way on key projects and initiatives as required to enable collaboration, cross-skilling, and development. This may involve short-term projects in virtual teams and/or the adoption of adaptable work practices.
Ko koe tenei | About you
The role requires a strong, collaborative leader to assist AT in growing its reputation with customers, ratepayers, the Board of Directors, and Auckland Council (AC).
In addition, you will need:
A Bachelor of Commerce along with a post graduate Finance related qualification or Chartered Accounting qualification is preferred.
10 - 15 years' senior leadership experience including management in a complex operational and service delivery environment, including 5 years' experience in a senior management role relating to audit and/or risk function.
Good understanding of the local government or public sector regulatory environment and political framework.
Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint.
Able to maintain professional and positive relationships at a senior level.
Able to sustain a high level of energy and positivity during times of extreme pressure.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ko wai matou | About us
At Auckland Transport, we embrace inclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences. Our values are more than just words - they are integral to everything we do. Manaakitanga - We care, Tiakitanga - Safe with us, Whanaungatanga - We connect, Auahatanga - Better, bolder, together.
We offer:
Investment in your professional development and training
Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability
Paid parental and partner leave
Study assistance
Health and Wellbeing benefits
Professional memberships
Please apply providing your updated CV along with a cover letter summarising how you meet the requirements for this role.
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