Regional Assurance Assessor

* 10 week assignment start early October * Some travel required. Flexibility around hours * Christchurch or Dunedin This Government body is seeking a Regional Assurance Assessor to support the delivery of the General Election 2026. A unique opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining public confidence in New Zealand's electoral system, 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
• 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. Lynda McMeekan will be handling your application.

Please note applications will be reviewed week commencing 14 September 2026.