Internal Controls & Risk Manager

**Location: New Zealand

Role Overview** We are seeking an experienced Risk Reporting Manager to oversee the development, management, and delivery of data-driven risk reporting .The role involves collecting and analysing risk information, monitoring emerging risks, assessing controls and mitigations, and delivering accurate, timely reports to support executive-level decision-making. The successful candidate will drive improvements in risk reporting processes, strengthen organisational risk management practices, and ensure alignment with national risk policies and frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation and compliance of the National Risk Policy and Framework.
• Develop and continuously improve risk reporting processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across the organisation.
• Collect and analyse risk data from regional teams and departments to identify emerging risks, trends, and control gaps.
• Develop and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) aligned with organisational risk appetite and tolerance.
• Collaborate with risk owners and stakeholders to validate risk information and support effective risk mitigation.
• Prepare evidence-based risk reports and insights for senior leadership and executive-level decision-making.
• Support internal and external audits by providing relevant risk documentation and reporting.
• Provide guidance and training on risk reporting processes, while contributing to organisational risk maturity and continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective risk escalation, regulatory compliance, and alignment with health, safety, and organisational governance requirements.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, Governance, or a related discipline.
• 8 10 years of experience in risk management, including relevant risk reporting experience.
• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, methodologies, reporting practices, and techniques.
• Proven experience in data analysis, risk assessment, identifying emerging risks, and developing Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
• Demonstrated ability to prepare executive-level reports and communicate complex risk information clearly.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing, negotiation, and relationship management skills, including experience working across complex organisations.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities, with high ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Understanding of risk governance, audit processes, regulatory compliance, and organisational controls; healthcare-sector risk management experience is desirable.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification and/or a postgraduate qualification in Risk Management.
• 3 5 years of risk management experience within the healthcare sector.
• Familiarity with enterprise risk management systems, reporting tools, and data analytics.