As New Zealand's largest telecommunications and digital services company, Spark's purpose is to help all of New Zealand win big in a digital world. We provide mobile, broadband, and digital services to millions of New Zealanders and thousands of New Zealand businesses.We operate in an exciting and constantly evolving industry, where the pace of change brings new and unique challenges every day, so we operate using Agile ways of working to allow us to meet the fast-changing needs of our customers. Agile replaces the traditional hierarchical organisational structure to produce a transparent, collaborative environment with highly productive teams who are empowered to deliver better outcomes for our customers, communities, and all of New Zealand.Description & RequirementsAs a Risk and Audit Partner at Spark you will have the opportunity to grow your risk, internal audit and leadership skills. In a Team that uses Agile delivery processes you will lead engagements focused on assessing and improving processes/controls relied on to manage business risks and achieve desired business performance.As a team we report to the Chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee. The Team operates under the leadership of the Risk, Internal Audit and Fraud (RIAF) Lead.We operate in a fast-paced environment where the stakes are high and the opportunity to add value is frequent. The culture is one of empowerment and support. As a result, we have a lot of fun and get to use lots of innovation in our processes and approaches.Performance Competency AreasTechnical risk and audit skills to scope and execute reviews.Team support skills to help others and improve our own delivery processes.Ability to manage challenges and deliver consistent high-quality results.Polished engagement and influencing skills.Excellent communication skills (e.g. presentations, reports, work-papers and files).Takes personal ownership of growth and development.Performance ExpectationsConsistently scope and execute 2-4 engagements from the approved plan each 90 days.Generate 4 to 6 value-adding insights from each engagement that improve business performance (e.g. improved understanding of business risks, internal control design and delivery governance).Overcome delivery challenges by planning and adapting for situational developments (e.g. difficult customers, complex subjects, short timeframes, availability with contacts).Communicate effectively with all stakeholders so that all relevant people such as the RIAF Lead and Management understand the scope, status of the engagement, findings and key actions that are required next (e.g. excellent reports, meeting preparations and supporting file content).Engage and build relationships whilst maintaining objectivity and independence.Successfully get people to accept and take actions on your insights in accordance with the agreed timeframes.Consistently apply the RIAF Team's agile playbook (e.g. ADO workflow content, sprint planning, stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives).Support others in the RIAF Team to complete their reviews and role model the team values.Work with the RIAF Lead to update and deliver on your individual upskilling plan objectives.About you:It's our culture which makes Spark such a great place to work so we will be looking for individuals that contribute to that. People who are open, honest and generous with their time for others. Take ownership, have a go and experiment. People who are passionate about Spark and how we can make a real difference, empower others, are transparent, actively seek out diversity and do what's right.While you're an extremely capable individual who can operate comfortably alone, when necessary, you're a team player that can work across all elements of a business. With a flair for building collaborate relationships and stimulating change, you seek continuous improvement both within our business and with your stakeholders.WHY CHOOSE US:Diversity and Inclusion: Te Kanorau me te Whakawhaiti maiAt Spark, we are constantly looking for ways to build a more inclusive culture. Our vision is for diversity and inclusion to be "how things are done at Spark", embedded into our day-to-day activities, standards, and business practices. We want you to feel totally comfortable bringing your whole self to work regardless of your gender, ethnicity, orientation, age, or ability.Sustainability: ToituSustainability is a key focus for us. We are dedicated to supporting Aotearoa New Zealand's recovery and economic transformation. The principle of equity is at the very heart of our approach, and we remain committed to working in partnership to make a positive contribution to digital equity in line with our focus on Diversity and Inclusion.Benefits: AwhinaOur people matter and we make sure we look after them. As a valued employee of Spark, we've got our people covered with a range of leading benefits including:Wellbeing – Comprehensive medical insurance, life and income protection. Access to wellbeing coaches, EAP and in-house Specialist Clinical support through our leading Mahi Tahi Wellness programme.Hybrid ways of working – for most teams at Spark this means being in the office for 3 days a week, and 2 days being flexible.Leave – in addition to four weeks annual leave, we offer purchased leave, enhanced parental leave payments & support, and study leave.Spark Credit – We provide permanent employees with $120 monthly Spark credit to use on any of our amazing products.Spark Share scheme – periodically we offer the opportunity to buy into our share scheme.Career development – access to an internal marketplace that connects employees with experiential, on the job learning across Spark.Due to the nature and urgency of this role, we are only considering applicants that are based in New Zealand with permanent residency, citizenship, or a valid work visa (with at least 18 months remaining).#J-18808-Ljbffr
