Senior Auditor 

Internal Audit is a key function in ensuring Auckland Council adopts processes, practices, and behaviours that uphold and promote our values and strategic interests. By maintaining impartiality, independence, and transparency, the team plays a crucial role in strengthening good governance. In this role, you’ll gain valuable exposure to our senior leadership team and the Audit and Risk Committee, with opportunities to prepare and present governance papers that influence decision-making at the highest level.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Auditor to lead the planning, development, execution, and delivery of audit activities across Auckland Council.

In this role, you’ll ensure that our processes, practices, and behaviours reflect our values of impartiality, independence, and transparency. You’ll play a vital part in strengthening good governance, maintaining trust, and supporting positive outcomes for our city.

To read the full job description, please click here:  Senior Auditor PD 2025 

He kōrero mōu | About you:

You’ll bring a strong background in internal or external audit or risk management, ideally within a complex local government, public, or private sector environment. With proven experience influencing senior stakeholders, you’ll combine analytical rigour with excellent interpersonal skills.

Key skills and experience we’re looking for:

• A degree-level qualification in business or a related discipline (professional audit/risk qualification desirable e.g., Certified Internal Auditor, NZICA, ISACA).
• 5+ years’ experience in audit or risk management.
• Strong understanding of organisational strategy, public sector requirements, and political environments.
• Excellent report writing, problem-solving and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Confidence engaging and influencing at senior levels, with a collaborative working style.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori, and ability to engage effectively with iwi and hapū.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer:

This is a chance to contribute to one of New Zealand’s largest and most complex organisations, where your work has a real impact on the community. You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team that values inclusivity, professional growth, and innovation.

At Auckland Council, you’ll also enjoy access to a range of benefits, including flexible working, career development opportunities, and discounts with our cultural and leisure partners.

Click here for a snapshot: Benefits 

(Band H)

The salary range is between $115k - $125k depending on skillset and experience.

Tono mo te mahi/To Apply:

Please provide a CV and bespoke cover letter for this role by following this link:https://careers.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/job-invite/29697/  

You need to be able to work and live in New Zealand without sponsorship from us to apply for this role

If you have specific questions after reading the advert or would like a copy of the PD, please contact gina.seward@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions.