Risk Advisor | Wellington

• Make an impact by helping NZ Post strengthen risk maturity across the business
• Provide trusted advice and challenge on some of NZ Post's most important risks
• Based in Auckland or Wellington with hybrid working available

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

As a Risk Advisor, you'll be part of NZ Post's enterprise-wide second line risk function, providing risk advice, challenge and assurance across the organisation. You'll work across value streams, platforms and functions, supporting leaders to identify, understand and effectively manage risk while maintaining independence as a trusted second line partner.

Reporting to the Head of Risk, you'll contribute to building enterprise-wide risk maturity and capability, helping ensure the consistent application of NZ Post's risk management framework and supporting informed decision-making across the business.  

This is an opportunity to work on a diverse range of risks across NZ Post, giving you exposure to senior stakeholders, strategic initiatives and enterprise-wide risk challenges.

You'll be involved in:

• Providing independent risk advice, challenge and partnership to stakeholders across NZ Post.
• Supporting risk identification, assessment and risk-based decision-making.
• Driving consistent application of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework through education, workshops and capability uplift.
• Contributing to the enterprise assurance programme, including assessing control design and effectiveness.
• Identifying and communicating emerging, systemic and cross-functional risk themes.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders while maintaining independence as a second line function.
• Providing risk and assurance reporting, insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

Mōu - About you

You'll be a collaborative and pragmatic risk professional who enjoys working with stakeholders to improve risk management practices and support better business outcomes. You'll be confident providing advice and constructive challenge, and capable of building strong relationships across a complex organisation.

You'll bring:

• 5+ years' experience in risk management, including experience working in a 2nd line risk environment.
• A strong understanding of risk concepts, trends and enterprise risk management principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and build trusted stakeholder relationships.
• A reputation for building collaborative relationships and achieving results through partnership.
• The ability to work independently while contributing as part of a broader team.
• A relevant tertiary qualification, with professional risk qualifications viewed favourably.

He Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us! 

We're passionate about our commitment to deliver the best for Aotearoa - to help businesses thrive, and to deliver what Kiwis care about.  Our permanent employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:

• Free onsite secure parking at our Auckland sites
• Access to special rates on fantastic holiday home accommodation around New Zealand
• Retail shopping discounts with our partners
• An Employee Assistance programme to support you when you need it
• Plus more!!

Mō te Tukurau Aotearoa - About NZ Post

Ever wondered about the magic behind parcel delivery? It's a tale of teamwork, cutting-edge and data-led technology, and some truly awesome people. All united by one mission - to deliver for New Zealand.

Ready to be a part of that story?

Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whanau!

Apply today or find out more details about this opportunity by downloading the JD on the NZ Post Careers page.  For a confidential kōrero or more information, contact Harriet McKenzie, Talent Partner, at +64 4 281 1239

Applications for this position close on Thursday 13th August, 2026.

Due to the fast-paced nature of NZ Post, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.  

All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and will be subject to a security check and reference checks.  Some of our roles may also require a credit check and/or a drug test. 

If you're interested in a role, please apply directly through our online portal. No one knows what we do and how we do it better than us, and our in-house talent team are experts at finding the right people for the right roles.  We won't consider candidates through agencies unless this has been previously approved. 

There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in our values.

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