Title:  Principal Advisor Risk & Assurance

• Permanent, full-time position
• Based in Auckland or Wellington

KiwiRail delivers sustainable and inclusive growth for our customers, communities, and people. For over 150 years, we have connected communities, delivered goods, and showcased our stunning landscapes. Our purpose, ‘Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand,’ highlights how we move forward through connected people, networks, and innovative ways of working.

About the Role

As the Principal Risk and Assurance Advisor, you will play a key role in developing and implementing KiwiRail's enterprise risk management and assurance frameworks. You’ll provide expert advice on risk and assurance matters to leadership, help embed a strong risk culture across the organisation, and drive complex risk assessments and assurance activities. Reporting to senior management and governance bodies, your work will be critical in supporting KiwiRail to achieve its strategic objectives while effectively managing risks.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the development and implementation of KiwiRail’s risk management and assurance frameworks.
• Provide expert guidance on complex risk and assurance matters to senior leaders.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and assurance activities, ensuring compliance with governance standards.
• Develop and deliver strategies to embed a strong risk management culture across the organisation.
• Report key risk and assurance insights to senior management and governance bodies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure risk and assurance practices are integrated into projects and operations.
• Mentor and support risk and assurance professionals within KiwiRail to enhance organisational capability.
• Balancing standardised risk management approaches with the flexibility needed for various business units and projects.
• Gaining buy-in from senior leaders and fostering a risk-aware culture across the organisation.
• Managing multiple, concurrent risk and assurance initiatives in a fast-paced and complex environment.

What We’re Looking For
• 5+ years of experience leading complex risk management and assurance initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of risk management methods, frameworks, and best practices.
• Proven experience developing and implementing organisation-wide risk strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior leaders.
• Familiarity with New Zealand’s transport sector is a plus.
• A strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and customer focus.
• Strong problem-solving ability and data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and able to influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Committed to diversity and inclusion in driving change across the organisation.
• Resilient and able to work effectively in a dynamic and changing environment.

Qualifications
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Advanced certification in risk management or assurance

KiwiRail Benefits
• Southern Cross discounted health insurance for you and your whānau.
• Supportive and diverse team culture.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Access to discounted travel, medical cost support, and holiday homes via the NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust.
• Contribute to shaping New Zealand’s future through sustainable transport solutions.

Please note a willingness to travel within New Zealand as required for this role.

At KiwiRail, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating an inclusive, flexible, and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, genders, and abilities.

Join Us!

Ready to make a significant impact on New Zealand’s infrastructure and commercial landscape? If you’re prepared to take your career to the next level, KiwiRail is ready for you. Apply now!

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Applications close: Sunday 3rd of November 2024

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