Job Description

About Audit New Zealand

Audit New Zealand carries out public sector audits on behalf of the Controller and Auditor-General. They help to maintain the integrity of New Zealand’s system of government by providing independent assurance that public organisations are operating, accounting for, and reporting their performance as Parliament and New Zealanders intended.

With a family-friendly, flexible working environment, and a range of health-related benefits, Audit New Zealand is a fantastic place to advance your leadership career. 

About the role

The General Manager, Audit Services is a newly created leadership role that sits on Audit New Zealand’s executive leadership team and is based in Wellington.

In this role, you will be accountable for ensuring that Audit New Zealand is a high-performing audit practice, and you will be responsible for the overall management of Audit New Zealand’s audit delivery.

The primary objectives of this role are to ensure that quality audits are completed on time and to budget, to lead effective strategic and business planning on behalf of Audit New Zealand, and to monitor business performance to support the Executive Director and the Executive Leadership Team to effectively govern Audit New Zealand.

In this highly collaborative role, you will work closely with the cohort of Audit Directors, the Corporate Services Group, the General Manager Workforce Development and Support, and the wider Executive Leadership Team focused on continuous improvement across the organisation.

About you

We are seeking an experienced leader who brings a high level of professional credibility, an inclusive and approachable working style, and exceptional interpersonal skills.

To be successful in this role, you will offer:

• Considerable experience in a senior leadership role within a professional services setting, leading geographically dispersed teams and functional areas.
• Significant experience in developing and implementing successful business and operational strategies and plans.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and driving business change initiatives to positively influence individual and business-wide performance and culture.
• Demonstrated experience of working at an executive level to communicate with, negotiate with, and influence senior leaders in a complex organisation.
• A good understanding (or ability to develop a good understanding) of the parliamentary and public sector environment, the political context of government, constitutional principles and practice including commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the Public Audit Act 2001.

Apply now

To apply, submit your cover letter and resume by the closing date of 9am Monday, 23 September 2024. For a copy of the position description or a confidential discussion, contact Carl Church, Managing Director, Niche Recruitment on 021 1666441 or email carl.church@nicherecruitment.co.nz.