Assurance Advisor - Contractor, Hawke's Bay Region
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Robert Walters

Assurance Advisor - Contractor

  • Posted 1mo ago
  • Hybrid
  • Full Time

$100  -  $120 /hr

Hawke's Bay Region

Job Description

The Government body is seeking a Regional Assurance Assessor to support the delivery of the General Election 2026. This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining public confidence in New Zealand's electoral system by ensuring key election processes are operating effectively, consistently and in accordance with established procedures.


About the Role


As a Regional Assurance Assessor, you'll work independently across your assigned region undertaking quality assurance, compliance and assurance activities during the election period.


This is a highly visible role requiring excellent judgement, professionalism and attention to detail. You'll conduct site visits, observe election processes, identify risks or areas of non-compliance, investigate issues where required and provide clear reporting and recommendations.


Key responsibilities include:


  • Conducting quality assurance and compliance checks across election operations
  • Visiting voting places and election headquarters to verify adherence to processes and legislation
  • Identifying risks, issues and opportunities for improvement
  • Preparing clear and accurate assurance reports
  • Investigating incidents and escalating issues as required
  • Supporting election officials with guidance on quality and compliance matters
  • Building effective working relationships across regional teams and stakeholders


About You

You'll be a practical and confident professional who can quickly assess situations, make sound judgements and communicate effectively with a wide range of people.


You may come from a background in:


  • Quality Assurance
  • Compliance
  • Risk & Assurance
  • Internal Audit
  • Regulatory or Inspection Services
  • Health & Safety
  • Operational Quality or Process Improvement


To be successful, you'll bring:


  • Experience in quality assurance, compliance, audit, assurance or related functions
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
  • Experience investigating issues and producing clear findings
  • Sound judgement and a practical approach to risk
  • A full New Zealand driver's licence and access to a vehicle
  • Flexibility to travel throughout your region and work additional hours during peak election periods


Why Apply?


This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a critical national event while putting your assurance, compliance and relationship management skills to work in a meaningful way.

For more information contact johnny.gowland@robertwalters.co.nz 0273689333


Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Johnny Gowland on +64 4 471 9784.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Reporting
  • Risk Assessment
  • Audit
  • Compliance
  • Quality Assurance

Desired Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Judgement
  • Autonomy
  • Flexibility

Culture

  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

Job Schedule

  • Monday to Friday

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