Senior Advisor - Governance and Reporting
Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities
Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand · Full Time
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Job description
Role Overview
Kāinga Ora is seeking a detail-oriented and influential Senior Advisor to lead governance coordination and reporting efforts within the Architecture & Security department. This role is fundamental to enhancing governance processes, improving risk visibility, and supporting fact-based decision-making in technology and cyber security realms.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and refine governance procedures and related activities for Architecture & Security.
- Deliver insightful and high-quality reports providing clarity on technology and cyber risks to aid leadership and board-level decisions.
- Ensure risk information is communicated clearly and governance practices align with organizational risk frameworks and priorities.
- Collaborate with architecture, security, risk, and project delivery teams to maintain effective oversight across Digital IT operations.
Candidate Profile
- Experience in governance, reporting, PMO, or risk roles within technology, cybersecurity, or enterprise settings.
- Understanding of enterprise architecture, cyber security principles, technology risk, and governance.
- Proficiency in producing executive-level reporting and insights for senior management and Boards.
- Familiarity with enterprise risk management frameworks, particularly in regulated, government, or public sectors.
- Skill in utilizing tools such as Power BI or equivalent platforms for dashboard creation and performance monitoring.
- Strong analytical aptitude to interpret data trends and highlight key risks effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal skills enabling collaborative relationships across technical and business stakeholders.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills for conveying complex information succinctly.
- A proactive and organized approach focusing on continuous governance and reporting improvement.
Benefits and Work Environment
- Permanent position based in Wellington.
- Five weeks of annual leave entitlement.
- Comprehensive benefits package including various insurances and flexible working options.
- Opportunities for career growth through training, secondments, and study assistance.
About Kāinga Ora
Kāinga Ora leads transformative efforts in New Zealand's housing sector, shaping homes and communities that empower citizens to thrive. The organization values partnership with Māori and iwi under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and upholds core values of Manaakitanga (People at the Heart), Mahi Tahi (Better Together), and Whanake (Be Bold)
Additional Information
The organization encourages diversity and inclusivity in its workforce and welcomes applications from candidates with varied backgrounds and experiences. Applications must be submitted via the official recruitment process by 14th September at 11:55pm. Early application is encouraged as the role may be closed prior to the deadline.