This role is a fixed term position in response to increased demand within our high priority work programmes. We are surging in people and resources in response to these priorities.Mō te tūranga mahi | About the roleThis team is responsible for embedding relevant frameworks in risk, assurance and resilience, and ensuring the Ministry meets those framework expectations. This team sits with the legal Risk Group and reports to the General Manager Legal & Risk.The purpose of the Risk, Assurance and Resilience (RAR) function is to provide a centralised function which leads, engages, and provides support and oversight of Risk, Assurance, and Resilience activities to support the Ministry to achieve its strategic and business objectives. In order to achieve this, the aim of RAR is to elevate risk and assurance activities that aligns to government good practice and to support the Ministry in embedding good practices, controls, and understanding of risk throughout its business processes. The team is expected to work closely within the Legal & Risk group and particularly build strong relationships with business units across the Ministry.The purpose of this role is to work closely with the General Manager, Legal & Risk/Chief Legal Advisor to take a lead role in the Ministry's Audit and Risk Committee agenda and papers. You will also be expected to take a leading role to ensure your team builds strong, constructive relationships, develops effective tools, documents and artefacts that give effect to the developed frameworks and taking the lead on certain issues as they arise.Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
Commitment to developing your cultural capability and capacity in te ao Māori
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal), at all levels across government and public sector
Strong and proven experience building relationships across organisations to give effect to Risk, Assurance and Resilience frameworks.
Experience in managing and leading a team responsible for the development of quality documents and advice
Experience in the preparation, drafting and delivery of quality risk and assurance documents and advice, and implement sound quality processes, in cooperation with relevant internal stakeholders
Confident and capable of facilitating group sessions with customers/users and giving presentations
Experience in Risk management and assurance government accountability and legislative requirements related to risk management, assurance, business continuity and compliance
Competence in the implementation and management of the All of Government Enterprise Risk Maturity Assessment Framework (GERMAF)
Experience in managing the implementation of projects and programmes, managing risks and business analysis
Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary rangeSalary range for this role is $166,575 to $202,236 pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki MfE | Benefits of working at MfE
a flexible working approach to embrace a healthy work-life blend
agile ways of working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as ‘One MfE'
active employee networks including Māori Rōpū, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Disability Networks, Women's Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples' Network), and Rainbow Network
opportunities for development and education.
Check out other of joining us and hear what our people say about .Tono ināianei | Apply nowApply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter. Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.If you require further information about this position please contact phirak.appleton@mfe.govt.nz. The position description is available via our careers centre .We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively strive to be a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick certified organisation and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.We want to ensure any accessibility needs you may have are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. Therefore, please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make the recruitment process more accessible to you. Please contact us at if you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have.You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.Rā Katinga | Applications close: Sunday 7th September 2025
