Manager Risk, Assurance and Governance

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role

As Manager Risk, Assurance and Governance, you’ll play a pivotal leadership role in delivering risk management, assurance processes, and governance oversight across the Social Investment Agency (SIA) and the Social Investment Fund (SIF). You will also act as the Chief Privacy Officer, ensuring compliance with privacy legislation and obligations.

You’ll lead a high-performing team, provide strategic and operational advice to senior leaders, and shape key accountability documents and processes. From risk strategy and internal audits to board governance and disaster preparedness, your influence will be felt across the entire organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the Risk, Assurance and Governance function to align with SIA/SIF’s strategic direction.
• Develop and implement robust risk and governance frameworks.
• Act as Chief Privacy Officer, ensuring privacy obligations are met.
• Oversee internal audits, risk assessments, and business continuity plans.
• Lead governance functions, including board secretariat support and Select Committee reviews.
• Produce key accountability documents such as Strategic Intentions and Annual Reports.
• Provide people leadership—supporting, developing, and enabling your team to succeed.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You will be an experienced leader with deep expertise in risk management and governance—ideally within the public sector. You’ll be confident advising in complex environments, politically astute, and a strategic thinker who leads with integrity and inclusion.

Key skills and attributes:

• Senior-level experience in risk and governance
• Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and communication
• Proven leadership in dynamic, fast-paced settings
• Experience with audit planning and risk strategy
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Self-aware, inclusive, and committed to continuous development

Utu ā-tau | Salary

Band 20: Min $167 790  Mid 197 400  Max $236 800

Ko wai mātou | About us

Our purpose is to shift the system using data and evidence, so that the system invests earlier and more effectively to improve the lives of New Zealanders. We focus our efforts on where we can make the greatest impact to lead, and we collaborate with agencies and stakeholders to shine a light on policy issues that fall between the gaps. As a central government agency, our people are our centre. They’re curious, agile and hardworking, and instinctively care about the wellbeing of others. We are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace and we value the diversity everyone brings. We embrace our diverse workforce and culture, and we support flexible working arrangements. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender identity, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or religion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

Tono mai | How to Apply

To apply for this role please click the ‘Apply Now’ button and follow the online process. To view a copy of the position description please click here. 

Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 29th June 2025 however, we will review applications as they come in and may invite people to interview before the close date.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if an ideal person is found before the close date. 

If you have any questions, please email peopleandculture@sia.govt.nz. We look forward to receiving your application.