Senior Compliance and Integrity Advisor

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Come join NZTA | Waka Kotahi to manage risk and contribute to delivering a land transport system connecting people, products, and places for a thriving Aotearoa.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity'

We have an exciting permanent opportunity in our high performing and well-respected enterprise risk and assurance team as Senior Compliance and Integrity Advisor based in either Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.

This role will;

• Provide expert oversight and guidance in the areas of compliance and integrity.
• Demonstrate significant specialist subject matter expertise to influence, embed and support best practice in compliance and integrity across NZTA | Waka Kotahi.
• Assist in developing a coordinated programme for lifting capability and oversight of risk and assurance management of compliance and integrity.
• Work enterprise wide across a complex and broad range of functions and areas.
• Contribute to implementation of the Risk and Assurance Strategy and plan to enable NZTA | Waka Kotahi to achieve its risk management and assurance objectives and lift the risk maturity across then Agency.

It is an exciting time to join the Risk and Assurance team as we navigate through the impact of climate change, cost of living, the geopolitical landscape, the global marketplace, and people's expectations for a safer, more resilient, and more equitable society. The team is leading to lift the overall risk and assurance maturity and integrate and strengthen practices across NZTA | Waka Kotahi.

The Risk and Assurance team, work from NZTA | Waka Kotahi offices across New Zealand and this role brings opportunity to lead in an exciting flexible and hybrid working environment.

Our Senior Compliance and Integrity Advisor will conduct best practice integrity investigations, providing advice on conflicts of interest, drafting and reviewing policies and providing input on NZTA | Waka Kotahi's legislative compliance framework.

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Ko koe tēnei | About you'

In addition to your subject matter expertise, and to be successful in this role, you will bring:

Knowledge and experience:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in investigations, including integrity, whistleblower and fraud investigations, in a complex organisation.
• Experience in a variety of legal and/or risk and assurance environments.
• Experience in legal processes and working under statutory frameworks, including the Protected Disclosures Act 2022 and Employment Relations obligations.
• You will excel in kotahitanga with strengths in collaboration, and ability to influence, coach and partner to work positively and inclusively
• Proven capability to identify and establish effective integrity investigations practices
• Excellent capability and understanding of conduct risk management tools and systems
• Ability to think strategically and anticipate risks and issues before they arise
• Experience of managing competing priorities in a demanding environment
• Proven ability to engage with and manage stakeholder relationships at a Senior and Executive level
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead and leverage relationships across teams and disciplines
• Exceptional ability to facilitate, influence and persuade, including connecting the right people together to resolve complex issues.
• A growth mindset with an appetite to drive change and continuous improvement
• Excellent facilitation skills with the ability to translate complex information and uncomplicate risk.
• Knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At NZ Transport Agency | Waka Kotahi, it all starts with our people. Our performance and success depends on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. NZTA | Waka Kotahi has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years time.

The Commercial and Corporate group provides key specialist corporate functions that are core to enabling NZTA | Waka Kotahi to run efficiently and to achieve organisational excellence internally and for the land transport system.

Along with our other benefits we also have NZTA | Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, APPLY Now submitting your CV along with your cover letter detailing your suitability.

Advert closes: Sunday 19 May 2024.

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.