A varied role with a unique view of the public sector - One-year fixed term

A varied role with a unique view of the public sector – One-year fixed term

The Office of the Auditor-General | Te Mana Arotake aims to improve trust and confidence in public services by giving New Zealanders an independent view of government spending and performance.

As the statutory auditor of all public organisations, from councils to schools, the Auditor-General's work plays a major part in ensuring that our public sector remains one of the most trusted in the world.
If you're passionate about making a difference alongside talented and committed colleagues, performance auditing at the Office of the Auditor-General could be a new career path for you.

Performance audits aren't about financial reporting – instead, they investigate issues that are important to New Zealanders.

At the moment we're looking at a range of topics including flood resilience, housing, and how the government works with Māori.

You can read more about our work programme in our annual plan: oag.parliament.nz/2025/annual-plan
We're looking for a Performance Auditor to join us for a one-year fixed term or secondment.

In this role, you'll work with the team to help write reports on behalf of the Auditor-General.

From day to day you could be carrying out fieldwork in different parts of the country, analysing large amounts of information, or interviewing people from a wide range of organisations, from frontline public servants to politicians.

It's a challenging and varied role that gives you a unique view of the public sector.


We'd love to hear from you – especially if you have experience in supporting:
* large research or evaluation projects in the public sector;
* the development of public policy; or
* significant government reviews or inquiries.
In your cover letter, please provide specific examples that show where you have:
* analysed and evaluated information;
* written coherently and concisely;
* organised and managed your work; and
* collaborated in a team.
This role is ideally suited to someone earlier in their public sector career with about five years' relevant experience.
For more about us, including blog posts about our work, visit our website: oag.parliament.nz
You can also hear from our Performance Auditors about what they do and the work they're involved in: Performance auditing at the Office of the Auditor-General NZ - Youtube
We offer our staff:
* Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
* Supportive hybrid working arrangements (flexible hours/days).
* Health and well-being benefits.
* A unique operating environment with Parliament.
Read more – including about staff networks, annual leave, and family benefits – on our website: oag.parliament.nz/about-us/careers/benefits-for-employees
What we stand for
People matter | Our independence is critical | We act with integrity and courage | We're here to make a difference
We have a diverse and inclusive team that helps us understand the issues faced by the public sector and how these impact the lives of New Zealanders.

We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to inform us when applying so we can assist you throughout the recruitment process.
For more information about this role, please contact recruitment@oag.parliament.nz
You must apply online through jobs.govt.nz (you'll find the application form and position description there, too).
We value originality and effort.

Although AI can be helpful in some circumstances, we require you to submit a cover letter and CV that reflects your own voice and experiences.



Applications close Sunday 9 November 2025.

If you experience issues logging in to jobs.govt.nz, please email jobsiteadministrator@dia.govt.nz