Southern Cross Healthcare Looking for Head of Enterprise Risk & Assurance at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

The Head of Risk and Assurance is a newly created role that will lead the risk, compliance, assurance and investigation functions at Southern Cross Healthcare (SCHL). Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer with a direct line to the CEO (Chief Executive) and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC).

A key role is ensuring a proactive approach is taken to risk management in all activities by leading the development and implementation of risk management strategies to identify, mitigate and monitor the operational and strategic risks within an organisation. Risk identification, mitigation, reporting, and related business policies should be aligned to good practice and be cost effective.

The role is accountable for ensuring SCHL’s reputation, safety and financial position through managing risk and assurance effectively.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• 10+ years of leading large and highly successful teams
• 10 – 15 years’ senior leadership experience including management in a complex operational and service delivery environment, including 5 years’ experience in a senior management role relating to audit and/or risk function.
• Significant experience in transformational environments and demonstrated success of driving major change.
• Proven ability to challenge status quo and drive continuous improvement.
• Able to maintain professional and positive relationships at a senior level.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to formulate and focus on the long term and balance short term priorities.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work co-operatively and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Able to sustain a high level of energy and positivity during times of extreme pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Funded health insurance
• Christmas and New Year breaks
• Flexible working arrangements
• Relocation allowance
• Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners
• Wellbeing programme
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Opportunity to be part of our Employee Rainbow Network

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation

Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals.

Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry.

Our strong ‘for purpose’ organisational ethos means we don’t merely think in financial quarters, we think in generations and the decades it takes to get there.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people.

We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.

If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] for a confidential conversation.

Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora

Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.

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