Join a small, close-knit and high-performing team enabling strategic outcomes.
Leverage your strong analytical experience in assurance, risk management, and audit.
Contribute towards protecting and restoring New Zealand's natural and cultural heritage.
Permanent role with flexible options, Wellington location.

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Turoa

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature spaces and species across Aotearoa.

Tangata whenua are inextricably linked to the whenua and te taiao, and we desire a future where whanau, hapu and iwi can thrive in their role as rangatira and kaitiaki.

To tatou taiao. To tatou hitori. He taonga tuturu no Aotearoa. Maioha rawatia. Poipoia rawatia. Tukua.

Our nature. Our history. It's New Zealand's unique legacy. Enjoy it. Enrich it. Pass it on.

He angitutanga | About the role

The Business Assurance Analyst is a newly established role within the Business Assurance Services team

In this role, you will be responsible for gathering and analysing information, data and evidence gathered from various sources, including statutory reporting to support risk assessments and Assurance reviews.

The role will focus on key responsibilities, including:

supporting Business Assurance Services function to analyse and interpret data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement within our internal controls, systems, and processes across DOC functions
assisting in the planning, execution, and management of assurance reviews by gathering relevant data and documentation, evaluating key processes, systems, and controls to identify risks and inefficiencies, ensuring compliance with regulatory, legal, and internal policies and report preparation
helping track audit findings and ensure timely follow-ups on action plans. This will involve liaising with internal stakeholders to collect and validate information for audits and assurance reporting
overseeing the maintenance of our Integrity Policies such as conflict of interest, gifts and benefits and fraud prevention including providing guidance to staff on compliance with integrity policies and procedures Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of our new risk and assurance management tool.

There may be some requirements for travel.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience

We are looking for a skilled analyst with experience in assurance, risk management, or auditing, ideally within the public sector or environmental/conservation organisations, who can quickly get up to speed and make an immediate impact.

We would love to hear from you if you have the following qualifications and experience:

A tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, business, risk management or a related field, with professional certification (e.g., CA, CPA, CISA, CIA) being a plus.
Experience in managing assurance systems, including familiarity with risk management, assurance processes and integrity policies.
The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a small team and taking on additional responsibilities as needed.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Experience in conducting internal audits and reviews.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of people, including senior leaders.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
A strong analytical mindset for addressing complex data-related challenges.
Advanced Excel skills and a keen eye for detail.
A current, valid full New Zealand driver license.

Desirable:

Experience with or familiarity with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools.

Mo te tima | About the team

Business Assurance Services is making a strategic shift by collaborating with and enabling business groups across DOC to foster an assurance culture and strengthen assurance capabilities with a view of delivering DOC's strategic outcomes. This includes proactively managing risks, optimising performance, and ensuring continued compliance with obligations.

Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | What's in it for you?

DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default. You can learn more about what we offer here.

Tono inaianei | Apply now

Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.

The salary range for this position is $79,656 - $100,639 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.

Ra katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 8 January 2025.

Me he patai ano | For further enquiries, please feel free to contact Aleena Antony, Senior Recruitment Advisor at aantony@doc.govt.nz. Please note our recruitment team are out of office from 25 December 2024 to 6 January 2025 and will respond to your query when we are back in the office.

Taupanga | Job reference: DOC/1837202

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