Senior Audit Manager

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Heartland Group is seeking a Senior Audit Manager in Auckland for an onsite, full‑time role. You will lead end‑to‑end audits, back the Head of Internal Audit, and keep a small team at a high standard while delivering practical advisory insights under International Internal Auditing Standards. You’ll assess emerging risks, collaborate with external auditors and risk partners, and contribute to the Internal Audit Quality Assurance Program with clear Board reporting. To apply, highlight tertiary qualifications plus CPA/CA/CIA or equivalent, extensive risk‑based auditing experience in banking or financial services, and knowledge of AML/CFT, FAA, CCCFA and Responsible Lending, plus tech controls. Demonstrate leadership of medium to high complexity audits and cross‑functional collaboration, show how you’ve turned findings into action, and tailor your CV and cover letter for onsite Auckland.

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Is this your next role?
As Senior Audit Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Head of Internal Audit and ensuring Heartland’s small internal audit  team operates at a high standard. You’ll independently lead complex audits , provide assurance over strategic initiatives, and deliver valuable advisory services to help the business achieve its objectives.

Working in line with International Internal Auditing Standards, you’ll assess emerging risks, collaborate with external auditors and risk partners, and contribute to strengthening our Internal Audit Quality Assurance Program.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading audits end to end, including planning, fieldwork and testing of controls
• Collaborating with business, finance, technology and enabling functions to understand emerging risks and control requirements
• Validating issue closures, supporting issues reporting and assisting with Board reporting
• Preparing clear and concise audit reports and communicate findings to stakeholders
• Performing risk assessments and contribute to the annual audit plan

Does this sound like you?
You are an analytical, an independent problem-solver with a can-do attitude and a growth mindset. Your strong communication skills allow you to explain technical audit findings clearly to a wide range of stakeholders, building trust and cooperation. You manage your time effectively, can run multiple audits concurrently, and identify root causes of weaknesses using established methodologies.

You will have:

• Tertiary qualifications, with CPA/CA/CIA (or similar) preferred
• Extensive experience in risk‑based internal auditing, external audit, or risk management
• Experience in banking or financial services 
• Strong understanding of prudential requirements and consumer protection legislation (AML/CFT, FAA, CCCFA, Responsible Lending)
• Knowledge of Technology application and general controls
• Demonstrated experience leading medium- to high‑complexity audits or reviews
• Experience supporting teams through periods of change and transition

A bit about us and what we do
Heartland is an NZX/ASX-listed financial services group with big growth plans. Heartland Group owns both Heartland Bank in New Zealand and Heartland Bank in Australia. We provide award-winning savings and finance products to a diverse range of customers including business owners, farmers and retirees. Heartland's strategy is to digitalise everything we do, enabling us to provide customers with what they need in a scalable way. We can then pass those benefits onto our customers through faster service and better rates.

Can you see yourself here?
We're innovative and always evolving. We work together as one team and have big ambition. We're committed to creating a culture of inclusivity that celebrates our diverse backgrounds and supports the wellbeing of our people. We offer real opportunities for learning and career development. You can also drive change through our internal groups (including Manawa Whenua - our Māori group, the Rainbow Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Committee and our Green Team).

Some of our perks include employee banking benefits, an excellent insurance package, flexible working options, sports teams (touch, netball and football), and Friday night pizzas and drinks!

Diversity & Inclusion
At Heartland, we're proud to celebrate the many characteristics that make each of us different. We embrace diversity in all its forms and believe in creating an environment that helps us better understand and serve our customers. As a Living Wage Employer, a Hearing Accredited Workplace, and a Rainbow Tick certified organisation, we're committed to doing right by our people.

Keen to learn more?
For an insight into life at Heartland, check out our Instagram @heartlandbanknz or follow us on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/heartland-bank-nz.