Senior Risk Advisor

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The University of Auckland is seeking a Senior Risk Advisor for a full‑time permanent onsite role in the Risk Office, focused on strengthening risk and resilience by leading the development of Business Continuity, Enterprise Risk and Incident Management programmes, advising on risk frameworks and mitigation, and facilitating workshops while delivering insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate brings solid risk management experience, excellent communication and facilitation skills, and the ability to translate complex risk into practical actions, with a relevant qualification and experience in large organisations or the tertiary sector. To apply, submit online by Sunday 26th July, 2026 with a brief cover letter and updated CV that demonstrate fit and impact, focusing on collaboration and continuous improvement. Benefits include 37.5 hours, five weeks leave, flexible work, KiwiSaver, parental leave and development opportunities.

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is Aotearoa’s leading university with 9,000 staff supporting more than 46,000 students to achieve their ambitions. As one of New Zealand’s most enduring brands, the University leads the way in teaching excellence and research positively impacting the lives of its people, communities and society at large.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

This is an opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and strengthening risk and resilience capability across the University of Auckland.

As a Senior Risk Advisor within the Risk Office, you will provide subject matter expertise across the University’s risk and resilience portfolio, supporting the development and ongoing implementation of frameworks, programmes and practices that enable effective risk management.  This role will suit a professional of strong intermediate experience looking to progress to the next level.

Working closely with stakeholders across faculties and service divisions, you will help embed risk awareness, support decision‑making and ensure the University is well prepared to respond to disruption and change.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the ongoing development and implementation of the University’s Business Continuity, Enterprise Risk and Incident Management programmes
• Providing advice and guidance to stakeholders on risk frameworks, registers and mitigation strategies
• Facilitating risk workshops, training sessions and capability‑building initiatives
• Supporting the development of risk reporting, analysis and insights for senior leadership
• Contributing to resilience planning, incident response coordination and continuous improvement activities

This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse organisation, building strong relationships and helping to shape a proactive, capability‑driven approach to risk and resilience.

For more information, please see Position Description

This is a full-time Permanent role (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday). 

He kōrero mōu | About you

You are a confident and well‑rounded risk professional who enjoys working across complex organisations and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. You bring a strong understanding of risk frameworks and resilience practices, along with the ability to translate these into practical, workable solutions.

You are comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery, and you bring a collaborative, proactive approach to building capability and supporting continuous improvement.

You will bring:

• Experience working in risk management, business continuity, governance or a related field
• A solid understanding of risk frameworks, reporting and resilience practices
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• The ability to analyse information, identify risks and provide clear, pragmatic advice
• Experience supporting or delivering training, workshops or capability‑building initiatives
• A relevant tertiary qualification

Experience within large, complex organisations or the tertiary sector is advantageous, as is exposure to incident management, insurance or resilience programmes.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

We cultivate an environment that supports your growth and rewards hard work with a range of staff benefits, including:

• Competitive salary ($104,000 - $121,000pa) and five weeks of annual leave.
• Superannuation/KiwiSaver
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and flexible hours.
• Leading, and inclusive parental leave provisions.
• Career development opportunities and a range of benefits, including discounted insurance, memberships, and on‑site amenities.

Additional Information

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online by the closing date of Sunday 26th July, 2026. Your application should include:

• A brief Cover Letter explaining why you're interested in this role and how your skills match the requirements.
• Your updated CV.

Please note that we do not accept email applications.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz