Haere Mai!
 

The Risk business unit is responsible for leading, informing and monitoring key portfolio, enterprise and compliance risk areas for the Guardians. This includes providing risk assurance on the New Zealand Superannuation Fund (“the Fund”) and the organisation to the Board and management committees, as well as identifying, measuring, reporting and communicating across the key areas of risk. It aims to partner across the Guardians to enhance decision-making through independent advice, insightful reporting, and constructive challenge.

The Enterprise Risk team forms part of the Risk business unit and works closely with the rest of the organisation, as well as with a number of external parties and peer funds to ensure Guardians’ activities are consistent with current best practice.

About the position 

• Undertake control effectiveness design and operating reviews to help manage enterprise risks optimally. Proactively identify improvements to enhance the control environment.
• Support the establishment and maintenance of a control monitoring and testing calendar.
• Provide support for regular enterprise risk reporting, including the Board Dashboard and Enterprise Risk Report. 
• Assist with the accurate and timely maintenance of systems or records/databases where required, including the Guardians’ Risk Register.
• Help to promote a risk aware culture across the Guardians.
• Contribute to the review of risk documentation, policies, procedures and controls to ensure these are designed and operating effectively. 

About you
You will have experience across risk, assurance, audit and/or compliance, within Financial Services, and have a strong focus on risk and controls assessment skills. You will be effective at engaging stakeholders at all levels. With demonstratable sound verbal and written communication, and excellent planning, analytical and organisational skills.  

What we offer   

• A dynamic, exciting place to work with a team united by our common purpose of sustainable investment delivering strong returns for all New Zealanders.
• Competitive remuneration package including base salary, discretionary bonus programme, and up to 8% KiwiSaver matching.
• World class professional development, career pathways and job rotation opportunities.
• Comprehensive leave and benefits programme including strong parental leave package and insurance cover.
• Flexible and accessible work environment that reflects our commitment to equity and an inclusive team. 

How to apply: 
We encourage and welcome applications from people with diverse experience, including applicants interested in discussing flexible work options and those with specific disability needs. As a proudly committed equal opportunity employer, we challenge discrimination and actively work to eliminate bias in our hiring practices. Diversity of experience and diversity of background help us to solve complex problems and deliver on our purpose. 

We recognise the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and invest in partnership with a range of Iwi/Māori organisations. We warmly welcome and value Mana Whenua who wish to work with us. We are committed to understanding Te Ao Māori and integrating it into our workplace culture, for the benefit of all future generations in Aotearoa. 

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