Join Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change, where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity The Assurance Audit and Risk function has a range of team members across multiple disciplines, including audit, investigations, and risk management. We work in a dynamic environment, adapting as necessary to support the business in improving and delivering value. This is a team where we all pitch in to support each other in delivering services across Internal Audit, Provider Audit, Certification Audit, Health Payment Integrity Audit, and Risk Management. The Internal Audit Manager role reports directly to, and supports, the Head of Internal Audit in providing quality internal audit services to the organisation. This includes carrying out long-term risk assessment and planning activity, as well as managing their own portfolio of audit engagements. The role will be responsible for managing the internal audit team, supporting, training, and guiding them in high-quality delivery of the internal audit plan. This is a full-time, permanent position, based anywhere in New Zealand. You will have a substantial background in internal audit which will include leadership experience within New Zealand's public sector. Your ability to build and maintain successful relationships with stakeholders and to effectively explain audit concepts to non-experts will be key. A fundamental expectation of the role is a customer service approach, so an empathetic disposition and an enthusiasm for resolving issues are essential. Producing reports, including Board reports, is a vital part of this role, so effective written communication is as important as verbal communication. You will also bring the highest standards of personal, professional, and institutional behaviour, demonstrated through commitment, loyalty, and integrity. A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role. Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and take ownership of your learning and growth. Ko te mahi e tika ana mo te ao hurihuri nei |Work that suits today's ever-changing world Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to 'work from where you are'. We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system. Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means 'the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts, and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye and the vision required of the new entity and system. At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whanau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Maori, and ensures greater access, experience, and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system - Maori, Pacific and Disabled People. When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once-in-a-lifetime change that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed but the experience was gained through whanau life, community, or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click 'APPLY NOW'. For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Judy Chappell, Senior Recruitment Consultant by emailing ****** . Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr
