Improving the performance of, and the public's trust in, the public sector The Office of the Auditor-General | Te Mana Arotake(the Office) aims to improve trust and confidence in the public sector. The Auditor-General is an officer of Parliament and the statutory auditor of all public organisations. Because he sits outside Government, he is able to independent review the spending of public money and plays a major part in ensuring that New Zealand's public sector remains one of the most trusted in the world. No other organisation, public or private, has an overview of the whole public sector that the Office of the Auditor-General has. We're looking for a Senior Inquiries Specialist to join our Inquiries team. The Inquiries team, which is part of the Legal, Policy, and Inquiries Group, carries out inquiries on behalf of the Auditor-General. This involves taking an independent, in-depth look at concerns in the public sector and at situations where something might have gone wrong or where money and resources might have been misused. Through this work, we have a unique opportunity to consider improvements to the public sector. Our inquiries often cover complex and high-profile matters. To see some examples of our work, visit our website . As a Senior Inquiries Specialist, you'll be involved in: assessing whether inquiries are warranted and making recommendations; taking responsibility for cases and leading larger prices of work; gathering information, analysing evidence, and preparing reports and other products; dealing with a wide range of issues, organisations, and people; meeting and discussing issues with staff from public organisations at all levels (including senior leadership); carrying out extensive interaction with affected parties and parties involved in inquiries to check findings are accurate and balanced and to meet natural justice requirements; providing guidance to members of the Inquiries team and other parts of the Office; and being responsible for certain parts of the Inquiries team's processes. We're looking for someone with at least eight to 10 years' experience, preferably in the public sector. A tertiary qualification in law, accounting, or other relevant discipline is essential. We offer our staff: Learning and development opportunities. Supportive, flexible working. Health and well-being benefits. A unique operating environment with Parliament. 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 to understand the issues facing the public sector and how these affect the lives of New Zealanders. We strongly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process. You must be able to gain and maintain a Confidential national security clearance. Ordinarily, this means that you must be a New Zealand citizen, be a permanent resident, or hold a current residency class visa and intend to become a citizen when eligible. You must have a five-year checkable background in New Zealand, the UK, the USA, Canada, or Australia. Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance: (Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process.) To find out more about us, see our website: You must apply online through jobs.govt.nz (you'll find the application form and position descriptions there, too) . Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
