Expressions of Interest - Process & Controls (Internal Audit) - Risk Consulting

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Expressions of Interest – Process & Controls (Internal Audit) – Risk Consulting

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi

With your contribution and my contribution, together we will thrive.

Hei Oranga Iwi | The opportunity

As a Manager or Senior Consultant in our Risk Consulting team, you'll work with some of Aotearoa's leading organisations to deliver strategic risk insights and strengthen risk management, governance, control and compliance outcomes. You will play a key role in delivering internal audit, risk advisory and risk remediation engagements, helping clients navigate complex regulatory and operational challenges. Working as part of multidisciplinary teams, you'll contribute to high-impact projects, leveraging data, analytics, and technology to deliver practical insights and sustainable outcomes.

We have availability in our Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) or Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) offices. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your experience while working with diverse teams to solve complex business challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes for clients and their people.

.Ko Tō Rourou | Your key responsibilities 

• As a Senior Consultant, you will support delivery of internal audit, risk consulting and remediation engagements, engaging with our clients and guiding our teams.
• As a Manager, you will lead internal audit, risk consulting, and remediation engagements, providing practical recommendations that both provide insights and strengthen clients' risk management, governance, and control environments.
• At both levels, you will work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes, translate complex business requirements into actionable insights, and support sustainable organisational improvement.
• Across the practice, you'll contribute to the development of team capability through collaboration, knowledge sharing, mentoring, and the application of innovative technologies and analytical approaches.

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success

• As a Senior Consultant, you will bring experience in risk and control engagements, a track record of delivering internal audit or risk-related projects with diligence and precision, and a willingness to further develop capability in these areas.
• As a Manager, you will bring demonstrable experience in internal audit, risk advisory, remediation, consulting, or a related function, with demonstrated capability leading projects, managing stakeholders, and developing high-performing teams. You'll have the ability to navigate complexity, provide trusted advice, drive outcomes, and support the delivery of high-quality client engagements.
• At both levels, you'll demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into practical, data-driven solutions.

Ideally, you will have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Experience in internal audit, risk advisory, or a similar function, with a strong analytical mindset and problem-solving capability.
• Experience using analytical tools, with a strong interest in leveraging emerging technologies to enhance delivery and outcomes.
• Experience working with large and complex datasets.
• A relevant bachelor's or master's degree, with professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, CIA, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CBCP or CIPP considered advantageous.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
• New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

Ko Taku Rourou | What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/nz/benefits    
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +64 9 300 7044 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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