Senior Governance Advisor

About Us

We are Wellington City Council, committed to building a healthy, vibrant, affordable, and resilient capital city. Our team delivers over 400 services daily, serving Wellingtonians with care and dedication.

The Opportunity

You will lead our assurance and integrity programmes, providing expert advice and insights to strengthen our governance and internal controls. This includes developing and implementing effective strategies to ensure the Council's services are delivered efficiently and effectively.

Your Key Responsibilities

Developing and leading integrity programmes, including fraud awareness initiatives and protected disclosure processes

Collaborating with teams to design and implement new assurance and integrity services

Providing guidance on internal controls and governance best practices

Your Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or finance, or equivalent experience

At least 8 years working in a similar position, preferably in a local government setting

Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with strong report writing abilities

Experience in designing or assessing controls and processes, with a focus on internal auditing

Investigation and forensic audit expertise (desirable)

About You

You will be a results-driven professional with a passion for ensuring organisational excellence. Your ability to think strategically and build strong relationships with colleagues is essential for success. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, and learning and development opportunities.