Senior Assurance Advisor Jobs in New Zealand

The Company

Is a dynamic Civil and Environmental Engineering consultancy. They are based in Auckland with a mission to create more sustainable environments through innovative engineering.

They are seeking a full or part time team member that is interested in developing their career in asset management and associated engineering disciplines, with the skillset to thrive in a small diverse and dynamic team.

The Role

• Asset management and / or local government financial planning
• Supporting local government in development / implementation of Asset Management Plans and Long Term Plans
• Business cases and investment decision making
• Planning, design and delivery of water supply, stormwater and / or wastewater infrastructure

You will be responsible for leading project work, quality assurance and leading client relationships. They are actively delivering work in the areas listed below, but aim to expand this where we see demand or if you can bring new specialist skills to the team:

• Project justifications / business cases and long term planning for three waters infrastructure
• Researching and developing new areas of water and flood risk management policy for local government
• In-house support to deliver local government clients for three waters services
• Land development engineering for private and public sector clients

About You
They are seeking a team member with a minimum of five years’ experience in any of the following areas:

• Asset management and / or local government financial planning
• Supporting local government in development / implementation of Asset Management Plans and Long Term Plans
• Business cases and investment decision making
• Planning, design and delivery of water supply, stormwater and / or wastewater infrastructure
• A demonstrable appetite for learning and developing your career further
• Sound technical ability to work within one or more of the areas noted in the role description
• Demonstrated ability in business development and aptitude to nurture long-term client relationships
• Knowledge of Te Mana o te Wai principles and the desire to see them delivered through your work
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and be proactive
• Excellent written and spoken English

The Benefits
You will be employed on a permanent basis with a competitive salary. Full or part time candidates will be considered. Salary level will be agreed based on level of experience and current market remuneration benchmarks. Other benefits include:

• 3% or 4% KiwiSaver Employer Contribution (depending on grade / experience level)
• Mobile phone and lightweight laptop
• Home working package to suit individual requirements (e.g. desk, chair, monitor)
• Flexible work location – candidates based in (or willing to relocate) the Auckland, Northland or Waikato regions will be considered
• Five weeks of paid annual leave
• Flexible work hours (mutually agreed on an individual basis)
• Regular social / team building events
• Professional institution application and annual membership fees
• Regular training (internal and external) and mentoring
• Support for engineering chartership applications (if required)