Job Description
- Partner with Leaders and provide insights for robust decision making.
- Be a valued and trusted influencer, within a supportive government organisation.
- Calling relationship and change management professionals.
Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role
The title of Senior Business Partner – Risk and Assurance says it all. Partner and support the delivery of good practice risk management and assurance, as well as associated business continuity management and compliance management initiatives.
Reporting to the Head of Risk and Assurance, this role sits within our Organisational Effectiveness business unit. We operate as a small team in a fast-paced environment where you will have the opportunity to challenge yourself and add value.
Your background will ideally include demonstrated success in relationship management and change management (risk and assurance done right are all about influencing others to do things differently), and you will have familiarity and experience with risk and assurance frameworks, methodologies, tools and techniques, to work in partnership with stakeholders, organisation wide.
You will be a trusted influencer, providing expert advice and evidence-based insights to senior managers and staff, including analysis of risk trends and themes. This will help them identify and manage their risks, improving the quality of organisational risk information and performance.
Your work will also support regular reporting to the CE, Kaihautū (DCE) and the Strategic Risk and Assurance Advisory Committee (“RAC”) and ultimately help our leaders decision-making.
In this position you will get the opportunity to:
- Facilitate risk workshops,
- Provide assurance to the organisation that risks are controlled and objectives are well supported,
- Recommend risk treatment plans,
- Contribute to a strong risk-aware culture, through influence and integrity,
- Support the development and implementation of risk and assurance frameworks, policies, tools and guidance to lift our risk management capability,
- Lead/project manage risk and assurance activities and specific reviews, projects or initiatives, as part of the Risk and Assurance workplan..
He pūkenga tou – Skills & Experience
- Quickly establish and build strong working relationships,
- Gain trust and credibility with stakeholders at all levels across an organisation,
- Ability to quickly assimilate and interrogate new information, forming an understanding of unfamiliar/complex concepts and environments,
- Critically think, assess, collate, and analyse information to consider the impact on performance and outcomes,
- Assist with the identification and development of possible solutions or interventions,
- Work with others on contentious and urgent issues,
- EQ, sound judgement, and the ability to influence and motivate others,
- Experience implementing and supporting change in ambiguous and complex environments,
- Experience in good practice risk management and assurance, including relevant frameworks, processes, methodologies, tools and techniques,
- Good communication skills with the ability to write with clarity and purpose,
- Organised, with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
Qualifications
Relevant qualifications and/or equivalent experience. A relevant tertiary qualification is preferred.
The annual salary range for this role is: $120,000 to $140,000.
Ngā mea e tukuna ana e tātau – What we offer our employees
- Interesting work which impacts Aotearoa as we care for whenua, moana and arawai.
- Eye & ear care reimbursements
- Annual Flu Vaccinations
- Reduced Health Insurance Premiums
- Diverse groups and networks
- If eligible for paid parental leave, you will be entitled to a top up payment for the first 18 weeks of the 26 weeks.
- A minimum of four weeks and three days annual leave
Te Tākinatanga – Our Story
Toitū Te Whenua plays a vital role in understanding, developing, and caring for New Zealand’s whenua, moana and arawai (land, sea and waterways). Whether you’re developing our products and services to support our customers, managing the Crown estate, engaging with our iwi partners, or helping us be an effective regulator, your contribution can make a difference. Our mahi helps New Zealanders have confidence that the development of our land, communities and country is being planned from an informed and expert position that balances environmental, social, cultural, and economic considerations. Now and for future generations.
Our Kia Toipoto Intentions – Public Service Gender, Māori, Pacific and Ethnic Pay Gap Action Plan
Toitū Te Whenua is a diverse team of individuals with different experience and perspectives. This drives our culture and high performance. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don’t apply for roles if they’re not a 100% match, but we’re not looking for perfection, we’re looking for potential. As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value difference and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. As an organisation we embrace diversity, encourage work life balance and have a flexible approach to the way we work which means you will quickly feel connected and valued.
Tono mai – How to Apply
If you’re eyeing up this role and believe you’ve got what it takes, please apply, or get in touch with the team.
To apply, please click “Apply Online.” You’ll be taken through to our Toitū Te Whenua Careers Centre where you’ll be able to review further information about the responsibilities and accountabilities of this role in the Position Description. You’ll be able to complete your online application form and upload a copy of your CV/Cover Letter.
Please note, while applications close Monday 3 June 2024, we may be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position.
You may notice that the Position Description title for this role (Business Partner – Level Rua/2) doesn’t match the advertised title. At Toitū Te Whenua we design our roles around shared capabilities (rather than focusing on tasks). This means our position descriptions are broad, one position description can cover many roles, this is known as Broad Based Role (BBR). Using BBR allows us to be responsive to our customers and to strengthen the connections across our organisation. It also gives us the flexibility to provide wider opportunities to our people, to further their careers.
If you have any questions about this role or working at Toitū Te Whenua, please email [email protected] and our Recruitment Team will be in touch with you.