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Risk Management Contractor

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Advisory role embedding the organisation’s new risk framework, reviewing and aligning existing risk registers.

You will play a critical role in supporting regional teams by:

  • Reviewing and updating risk registers to ensure alignment with the organisation’s new risk framework
  • Identifying gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement in risk articulation and controls
  • Providing clear, practical risk advice to key regional stakeholders
  • Supporting consistent application of risk principles across the organisation
  • Building strong relationships with stakeholders to drive understanding and adoption of the framework

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

  • Proven experience reviewing and implementing enterprise risk frameworks
  • Strong background working with risk registers in complex or regulated environments
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and advisory skills, ideally within the public sector
  • The ability to hit the ground running and work autonomously
  • Clear, confident communication skills and a pragmatic, collaborative approach

Working Arrangements

  • Remote working

Contract Details

  • Duration: Immediate start for 10 weeks initially
  • Rate: $90 – $110 per hour (dependent on experience)

This is an excellent short-term opportunity for an experienced risk professional who enjoys advisory work and partnering closely with stakeholders to drive meaningful outcomes.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Johnny Gowland 0273689333 johnny.gowland@robertwalters.co.nz

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.

Contract Type: Temp

Specialism: Risk & Compliance

Focus: Risk/Compliance

Industry: Public Sector and Government

Salary: $90 - $110 per hour

Workplace Type: Remote

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Wellington Central

Job Reference: 6D4KVZ-4590D068

Date posted: 25 June 2026

Consultant: Johnny Gowland

Phone number: 0273689333

johnny.gowland@robertwalters.co.nz

Johnny Gowland

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