Internal Auditor at Candidate Experience Site - Department of Internal Affairs

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

117598.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Audit, Assurance, Risk Management, Governance, Internal Control, Investigative Techniques, Diagnostic Techniques, Writing Skills, Active Listening, Verbal Communication, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Team Player, Stakeholder Management, Advising

Industry

Government Relations Services

Description

About Us | Mō mātou Enterprise Services | Nuku Toiere plays a pivotal role in shaping how the organisation operates and succeeds. As an enterprise-wide function, the branch delivers high-impact services across legal, finance, people and culture, communications, and strategy governance and risk, supporting informed decision making and strong organisational performance. The role | Te tūnga As an Internal Auditor you will work within the risk and assurance team supporting the Manager, Risk and Assurance. You will operate as a trusted advisor delivering best practice audit and assurance activities using appropriate investigative and diagnostic techniques across a wide programme of challenging work. You will play an important role in advising the business on aspects of performance, capability, governance, risk management and internal control. While not a requirement, candidates should have a good knowledge of public sector and best practice guidelines associated with the field of internal audit. In this team, you will receive training, guidance, and be provided with opportunities to grow in the role to be the best you can be. Relationship building and the ability to tailor and adapt according to the requirements of internal and external stakeholders is an integral part of the role. You will work closely with practitioners and leaders across the business to provide expert assurance and audit services. In doing so, you will help to uplift standards and contribute to the maturity of the Department’s control environment and practices, the effectiveness of its risk and assurance system, and uphold integrity and accountability. We offer opportunities to grow, and we have an exciting and ambitious work programme where your work and advice will be critical and valued. What you bring | Nōu te rourou • Hold relevant tertiary qualifications • Have a minimum of 2 years audit experience, • Understand internal auditing standards, methodology, and processes • Have excellent formal writing skills, active listening, and verbal communication skills • Have strong analytical and critical thinking skills and an eye for detail • Be a great team player and can work independently when necessary You can read the full job description here [https://www.dia.govt.nz/job-description/InternalAuditorJD2026/$file/InternalAuditorJD2026.pdf] At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo. To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/ [https://www.dia.govt.nz/] Benefits - About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nz [https://www.dia.govt.nz/About-Internal-Affairs---Careers-with-us---Benefits] The appointing range for this role $94,499 - $117,598. How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application. We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our recruitment team below if there is any support we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you. Applications for this role close 5pm, Monday 30 March 2026. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role. If you have any questions, please email Manager Risk and Assurance toni.demetriou@dia.govt.nz

Responsibilities

The Internal Auditor will operate as a trusted advisor, delivering best practice audit and assurance activities using investigative and diagnostic techniques across a challenging work program. This role involves advising the business on performance, capability, governance, risk management, and internal control while helping to uplift standards and contribute to the control environment.