Work alongside a professional team providing independent, meaningful, and insightful assurance services to NZDF
Mō te tūnga | About the role
The role of the Internal Audit | Arotake ā-roto team is to provide independent, meaningful, and insightful assurance services to the organisation. As a partner across the organisation the Internal Audit team adds real value, going beyond compliance to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and work proactively to help manage risk.
In the Principal Audit team, your work will touch on many aspects of what the NZDF is about – from camps and bases, overseas posts and governance systems, through to finance, travel and HR systems.
Reporting to the Principal Audit Manager you will work collaboratively with two other senior auditors and our co-source audit partners to help delivery a strategically relevant internal audit work plan, and provide assurance advisory and risk insight services that are highly valued by senior stakeholders.
In this role as an effective senior internal auditor, you will assist the Principal Audit Manager to:
- Develop and deliver the in-years Internal Audit plan
- Build and develop a high performing, cohesive team of Internal Auditors and lead them to success
- Drive and implement change in a fast paced and contemporary internal audit environment
- Provide expertise and support to fraud investigations when required
- Help solve interesting and unique problems that lead to tangible improvements
- Build enduring relationships that work with the military and civilian personnel and teams that make up the NZDF.
The salary for this role ranges from $114,912 to $127,032, inclusive of a 4% superannuation contribution. Appointments within this range are based on skills and experience.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience
The right person for this role will offer:
- Hold a tertiary qualification at Bachelor level in Commerce, Accounting, Business, Finance or Law; and Ideally you are a senior level of internal audit experience.
- Demonstrated success in leading the delivery of audit engagements and other assurance services.
- Sound project management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and an ability to draw conclusions from complex information.
- Highly developed communication skills and an ability to develop and maintain effective relationships across the organisation and a wide range of stakeholders.
- Sound understanding and proven practical approaches to applying Global Internal Audit Standards.
- Sound understanding of contemporary risk management approaches and frameworks
Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you
Safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.
NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.
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Applications close at 5.00pm on Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
Only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand should apply for this position.
