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Ministry of Social Development Looking for Senior IT Risk Advisor at Wellington Central, Wellington Full Time
About us
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
Senior IT Risk Advisor
Wellington based
About the Role
Effective IT risk management is a key contributor to successful organisations and projects. We are looking for an enthusiastic and trusted person to help us ensure the success of the IST group.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of New Zealand’s largest IT groups where you will work with talented individuals, be regularly challenged, and be innovative while enjoying an Agile environment with varied growth opportunities.
As an IT Risk Advisor you will
- Collaborate with various IT and business stakeholders, provide quality risk and assurance research, analysis, support, and advice in the areas of IT operational and project risk.
- Provide risk reporting for the Leadership Team and Governance Committees.
- Provide risk training and risk assessment workshops.
- Maintain the IT risk register and IT Ministry-wide Risk information.
- Build and nurture effective relationships with key stakeholders across the Ministry.
- Support innovation and continuous improvement in risk and compliance practices.
- Promote and mature a smart IT risk culture, ensuring quality is built-in to all risk management activities and deliverables.
What you will bring
- Relevant tertiary qualification
- Good understanding of risk management frameworks and assurance programmes in large organisations
- Track record in managing relationships and consultation with an assortment of internal and external senior stakeholders
- Experience in agile solution delivery environments
- Experience in facilitation, collaboration, and communication skills
- Experience with influencing and motivating teams
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance multiple demands
- Knowledge of strategic and business planning processes
- Some knowledge of the AS/NZS ISO 31000 Standard: Risk Management – Principals & Guidelines
- Risk-smart, can-do, and sharing attitude
How we can support you
You will work for an organisation that really makes a difference for New Zealanders, while having the opportunity to develop your career through mentoring, professional development and on-the-job training.
You will also have access to the following benefits:
- Health insurance
- Vision care
- KiwiSaver
- Study assistance
- Qualification programmes
- Learning and development
- Te Ao Māori
Position Description
Salary range: $98,348.00 – $120,203.00
How to apply
To apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at [email protected]
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Closing date: Sunday the 6th November 2022
Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.
