Vacancies

We’re an accredited employer, so we welcome overseas applications from qualified auditors.

Secondment: Manager, Technical (6-month fixed-term)

The Professional Practices Group is looking for a Manager, Technical for a six-month fixed-term secondment. This role can be based in any of our seven locations.

Your tasks will include, but won’t be limited to:

  • providing technical support to audit teams by answering questions about accounting and financial reporting issues;
  • supporting decisions about proposed modifications to audit reports;
  • preparing and maintaining tools for auditors and resources for clients; and
  • delivering training to auditors on financial reporting matters.

You’ll ideally have:

  • a sound understanding of, and interest in, accounting and financial reporting principles and standards, and their practical application;
  • the ability to research and collect relevant information from several sources; and
  • good written communication skills and great ability to build relationships.

You must also have a Chartered Accountant qualification from CA ANZ (or equivalent) and at least two years post-qualifying experience.

To apply please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@auditnz.parliament.nz.

Applications close at 10am Wednesday 10 April 2024.

Inquiries Specialist

The Office of the Auditor-General | Te Mana Arotake (the Office) aims to improve trust and confidence in the public sector. The Auditor-General is the statutory auditor of all public organisations and plays a major part in ensuring that New Zealand’s public sector remains one of the most trusted in the world. No other organisation, public or private, has an overview of the whole public sector that the Office of the Auditor-General has.

We’re looking for an Inquiries Specialist to join our Inquiries team. The Inquiries team, which is part of the Legal, Policy, and Inquiries Group, carries out inquiries on behalf of the Auditor-General. This involves taking an independent, in-depth look at concerns in the public sector and at situations where something might have gone wrong or where money and resources might have been misused. Through this work, we have a unique opportunity to consider improvements to the public sector.

Our inquiries often cover complex and high-profile matters (see some examples of our work).

As a Inquiries Specialist, you’ll be involved in:

  • assessing whether inquiries are warranted and making recommendations;
  • taking responsibility for cases and working on larger pieces of work;
  • gathering information, analysing evidence, and preparing reports and other products;
  • dealing with a wide range of issues, organisations, and people;
  • meeting and discussing issues with staff from public organisations at all levels (including senior leadership);
  • interacting with affected parties and parties involved in inquiries to check findings are accurate and balanced and to meet natural justice requirements;
  • collaborating with members of the Inquiries team, the Legal, Policy and Inquiries Group and other parts of the Office; and
  • contributing to the continuous improvement of the Inquiries team’s processes.

A tertiary qualification in law, accounting, or other relevant discipline is essential. Experience with the public sector would be an advantage, but not essential. 

We offer our staff:

  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • Supportive, flexible working.
  • Health and well-being benefits.
  • A unique operating environment with Parliament.

What we stand for

People matter | Our independence is critical | We act with integrity and courage | We're here to make a difference

We have a diverse and inclusive team that helps us to understand the issues facing the public sector and how these affect the lives of New Zealanders. We strongly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.

You must be able to gain and maintain a Confidential national security clearance. Ordinarily, this means that you must be a New Zealand citizen, be a permanent resident, or hold a current residency class visa and intend to become a citizen when eligible. You must have a five-year checkable background in New Zealand, the UK, the USA, Canada, or Australia. Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance: www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool. (Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process.)

For more information, please contact Sandy Hoggarth on 04 917 1500 or email recruitment@oag.parliament.nz.

You must apply online through jobs.govt.nz (you'll find the application form and position descriptions there, too).

Applications close Sunday 14 April 2024.

Senior Inquiries Specialist

Improving the performance of, and the public’s trust in, the public sector

The Office of the Auditor-General | Te Mana Arotake (the Office) aims to improve trust and confidence in the public sector. The Auditor-General is an officer of Parliament and the statutory auditor of all public organisations. Because he sits outside Government, he is able to independent review the spending of public money and plays a major part in ensuring that New Zealand’s public sector remains one of the most trusted in the world. No other organisation, public or private, has an overview of the whole public sector that the Office of the Auditor-General has.

We’re looking for a Senior Inquiries Specialist to join our Inquiries team. The Inquiries team, which is part of the Legal, Policy, and Inquiries Group, carries out inquiries on behalf of the Auditor-General. This involves taking an independent, in-depth look at concerns in the public sector and at situations where something might have gone wrong or where money and resources might have been misused. Through this work, we have a unique opportunity to consider improvements to the public sector.

Our inquiries often cover complex and high-profile matters (see some examples of our work.).

As a Senior Inquiries Specialist, you’ll be involved in:

  • assessing whether inquiries are warranted and making recommendations;
  • taking responsibility for cases and leading larger prices of work;
  • gathering information, analysing evidence, and preparing reports and other products;
  • dealing with a wide range of issues, organisations, and people;
  • meeting and discussing issues with staff from public organisations at all levels (including senior leadership);
  • carrying out extensive interaction with affected parties and parties involved in inquiries to check findings are accurate and balanced and to meet natural justice requirements;
  • providing guidance to members of the Inquiries team and other parts of the Office; and
  • being responsible for certain parts of the Inquiries team’s processes.

We’re looking for someone with at least eight to 10 years’ experience, preferably in the public sector.

A tertiary qualification in law, accounting, or other relevant discipline is essential.

We offer our staff:

  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • Supportive, flexible working.
  • Health and well-being benefits.
  • A unique operating environment with Parliament.

What we stand for

People matter | Our independence is critical | We act with integrity and courage | We're here to make a difference

We have a diverse and inclusive team that helps us to understand the issues facing the public sector and how these affect the lives of New Zealanders. We strongly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.

You must be able to gain and maintain a Confidential national security clearance. Ordinarily, this means that you must be a New Zealand citizen, be a permanent resident, or hold a current residency class visa and intend to become a citizen when eligible. You must have a five-year checkable background in New Zealand, the UK, the USA, Canada, or Australia. Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance: www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool. (Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process.)

For more information, please contact Sandy Hoggarth on 04 917 1500 or email recruitment@oag.parliament.nz.

You must apply online through jobs.govt.nz (you'll find the application form and position descriptions there, too).

Applications close Sunday 14 April 2024.

Want to grow your career in public sector auditing?

We’re always happy to receive cold call applications from people who are interested in working with us – especially if you have:

  • a Chartered Accountants membership (or an equivalent overseas qualification);
  • current or recent experience in public sector auditing;
  • knowledge of, and experience in applying, the Accounting Standards Framework (For-profit Entities and Public Benefit Entities) and the International Standards of Auditing; and
  • experience supervising and coaching others.

We’re keen to hear from people who wish to work full time or on a part-time basis, in permanent or fixed term roles.

If you’d like to have a confidential conversation about opportunities, please email our recruitment team at recruitment@auditnz.parliament.nz with a copy of your CV and some information about the kind of role you’re seeking.

Page last updated: 28 March 2024