Risk & Compliance Advisor - 9 month Fixed Term

He aha ai tātou – Why us? At One NZ we’re not just imagining the future, we’re building it. Our purpose? A better-connected Aotearoa New Zealand. Kia renarena te taukaea i Aotearoa New Zealand. Our ambition? To become the most AI-enabled telco on the planet. This isn’t just about our technology, It’s about you. We’re investing in our people like never before.... empowering them to grow, lead, and shape what’s next.

Through our AI School, access to world-class learning platforms, or career pathways that evolve with you, we create an environment where your curiosity thrives, and your skills accelerate.

Join us and be part of something extraordinary: connect with purpose and help redefine what’s possible.

Uia mai koe te pātai, he aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? Māku koe e ki atu he tangata, he tangata, he tangata. “If you asked me, what is the greatest thing in this world, I would say it is people, it is people, it is people.”

Ko tō tūranga – your role As the Risk and Compliance Advisor your role is to help the business make better risk-based decisions through maturing enterprise risk management activity and facilitating the Top Business Risk programme. You’ll also help enhance the integrity and reputation of One NZ through policy library management and the awareness programme, building trusted relationships with business risk owners and providing insight and challenge across key and emerging risks.

This role is a 9 month Fixed Term contract.

Ko Tō Mahi – What You’ll Do

• Lead regular reviews of top business risks with relevant Senior Leaders and prepare reporting for Exec and Board.
• Develop and execute an annual risk plan to increase the maturity of One NZ’s Enterprise Risk Management.
• Develop a risk-aware culture by supporting risk owners and champions to understand effective risk management practices.
• Build relationships and credibility with business risk owners as a valued expert in risk reduction and control improvement.
• Leverage corporate AI tools to provide insight and challenge across key and emerging risks relevant to One NZ.
• Increase Policy Champion engagement to support effective controls for policy compliance.
• Maintain a current and easy-to-use Policy Portal and coordinate annual policy review and approval.
• Provide timely and useful insights on top and emerging risk themes to Exec and senior stakeholders.

Na Tōu Rourou - What You’ll Bring

• Solid understanding of Enterprise Risk Frameworks such as ISO 31000.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and influencing capability.
• Ability and desire to work in a continually evolving environment, including leveraging AI to uplift risk management and insights.
• Strong initiative and personal accountability, with the ability to pursue priority matters with limited supervision.

Nā Mātou Te Rourou – What You’ll Get

• One New Zealand is leading the way by ensuring you can have a truly balanced life. Most roles allow flexibility to work from home and flex your hours to enjoy work & whānau commitments.
• Lifestyle leave, giving you the option to purchase an extra week or two of annual leave.
• Discounts on One New Zealand products, services and much more!

We are proudly Rainbow Tick certified and champion diversity of thought, perspective and background. Joining our whānau is more than starting a new job - it’s the beginning of a journey that will challenge and inspire you to play a role in something bigger.

Tū hikitia rā, tū hāpainga. Tū hāpainga, tū hikitia rā. We stand to uplift, to support and to elevate others.

Dean Whittingham