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Urgent! Principal Advisor Job Opening In Wellington – Now Hiring Kāinga Ora



Job description

  • Lead enterprise level risk management while providing strategic support to the Board and senior leadership while embedding the organisations risk appetite

  • Be part of a team that influences decisions at the highest level, helping to safeguard our mission and deliver better outcomes for communities across New Zealand

  • Permanent role at $157,839 + 5 weeks' annual leave and a suite of additional benefits
  • Te whiwhinga mahi - Our opportunity


    We're seeking a highly experienced and strategic Principal Advisor - Risk, based in Auckland or Wellington, to join our integrated team responsible for delivering risk management, assurance, integrity and privacy support across the organisation.

    This is a key role within our Legal and Risk Directorate, reporting to the Manager Risk and Assurance.

    As Principal Advisor - Risk you'll play a key role in driving enterprise level risk management across the organisation, support the Board and senior leadership to set and embed our risk appetite, and identify and manage organisational risks.


    You'll lead organisation enterprise risk management activity, ensuring alignment with international standards and best practice.

    As a trusted advisor, you'll provide expert guidance on complex risk matters, influence decision-making, and help lift risk maturity across the organisation.

    You'll support the Manager - Risk and Assurance in leading the team, providing people leadership when needed along with contributing to a collaborative and high-performing environment.

    You'll also work closely with the Board and senior leaders to define risk appetite and strengthen the identification and management of strategic risks.


    Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring

  • Extensive experience in enterprise risk management with experience in a large, complex organisation

  • Proven leadership in shaping and embedding enterprise-wide risk strategy and frameworks

  • In-depth understanding or public sector governance, compliance and accountability

  • Strong understanding of ISO31000:2018 and other international risk standards

  • Strong ability to influence senior leaders, governance bodies while driving strategic outcomes

  • Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and advisory capabilities

  • Track record of leading innovation and continuous improvement in risk practices

  • Demonstrated people leadership, including mentoring, coaching and team development

  • Trusted support to the Manager Risk and Assurance, contributing to team leadership, strategic direction and organizational risk maturity
  • Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?


    We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development.

    These benefits are described in more detail here


    As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need.

    We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance.

    We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.


    Mō mātou - Our Organisation


    At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.


    What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives.

    With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.


    We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better.

    That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.


    Ō tātou uara - Our values


    Our values were developed by us, for us.

    They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day.

    Our values are:

  • Manaakitanga - People at the Heart

  • Mahi Tahi - Better Together

  • Whanake - Be Bold

  • Required Skill Profession

    Business Operations Specialists



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