Principal Risk Advisor

This is a 6-month fixed term opportunity for an experienced Principal Risk Advisor to provide effective and pragmatic guidance to business leaders, run engaging workshops and provide guidance to junior staff.

• Shape and support a robust risk management strategy
• Lead risk workshops and training for staff and management
• Manage the strategic risk register and provide expert guidance

This is a 6-month fixed term opportunity for a skilled Principal Risk Advisor to champion best-practice risk management within a public entity based in Wellington. This role is an exciting chance to support the implementation of a risk management strategy and framework, and to drive the upskilling of managers and staff in effective risk practices. You will be an effective and experienced business partner who can simplify risk and provide guidance to junior staff.

As the Principal Risk Advisor, you’ll collaborate closely with the Head of Risk and Assurance to refine and execute the risk management strategy. You will lead workshops, and implement processes that reinforce the risk management framework. By maintaining regular engagement with managers across departments, you’ll stay attuned to emerging risks and ensure a strategic perspective across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive framework implementation, supporting ongoing monitoring and reporting
• Lead risk-related training sessions to enhance organisational capabilities
• Collaborate with managers to stay informed of emerging risks
• Maintain an overview to identify key business risks

What You'll Bring:

We’re looking for a candidate with a proven background in risk management. You’ll have the communication skills to effectively lead workshops and the analytical expertise to address complex issues. Previous experience working in a Big 4 environment is preferred.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in risk management, business, or a related field
• Proven experience in developing and implementing risk strategies
• Ability to facilitate workshops and deliver training
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Gabriella Vettoretti on 04 471 9711.