Principal Advisor, Risk and Accountability

Taumata Arowai

  • Permanent Full Time
  • Wellington

Ko wai mātou | About us  

The Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai is the water services regulator for Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a Crown entity governed by a Minister-appointed Board and advised on Māori interests and knowledge by a statutory Māori Advisory Group, Te Puna.  

Our responsibilities are to protect and promote drinking water safety and related public health outcomes - we regulate drinking water suppliers on behalf of the public. We also have an oversight role in relation to the environmental performance of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater networks. 

If you’re a passionate and driven individual who shares our vision for making water safe every day for everyone, then join us and be part of making a difference. 

Job Description


Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role 

Our Principal Advisor, Risk and Accountability will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing high-level strategic advice in relation to risk management, official correspondence, accountability documents and reporting.  

The Principal Advisor, Risk and Accountability will:  

  • Provide strategic advice to the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership team and Board members on changes, challenges, opportunities and risks in the operating environment  
  • Oversee the management of the Success and Uncertainty framework (our risk management framework), including the maintenance of the framework 
  • Oversee and lead the development of strategic analysis for organisational performance and risk management at the Authority. 
  • Play a key role in leading the Governance and Performance team towards a strategic, future-thinking model across the support services being provided 

Innovation and creativity are key drivers in the way we work - our size requires us to be smart and agile. 

Ko koe tēnei | About you 

We are looking for someone who has: 

  • 10+ years experience in similar roles, or roles with relevant cross-transferrable skills  
  • Demonstrated strong political neutrality and acumen  
  • Demonstrated credibility with senior leaders to engage, influence and challenge where necessary  
  • Strong understanding of organisational risk management  

To view the Position Description please visit our Talent Portal. To learn more about working at Taumata Arowai, please visit our Ngā Mahi | Careers Page 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply 
Click “apply” you will be redirected to our Talent Portal. 

Rā Katinga | Applications close Wednesday 15 January at 5:00pm 

You must have a legal right to work in New Zealand. 

 

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