Audit and Compliance Manager - Amotai

• Deliver best-practice supplier diversity verification, auditing, compliance, and quality assurance   
• Maintain the integrity of Amotai’s verified Supplier Directory
• Flexible working arrangement, fixed-term opportunity until 2027

He kōrero mō mātou | About us
Amotai is Aotearoa’s supplier diversity intermediary, connecting Māori and Pasifika-owned businesses with buyers seeking goods, services, and works. We maintain a national directory of verified businesses and support buyers to diversify their supply chains. Amotai—meaning the swell in the tide—symbolises collective progress, driving sustainable business opportunities to grow a prosperous Auckland region and a more equitable New Zealand economy. 

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Amotai is seeking an Audit and Compliance Manager to deliver best-practice supplier diversity membership auditing, compliance, and quality assurance services. If you are passionate about advancing supplier diversity and supporting the growth of a more diverse and resilient New Zealand business sector, this is your chance to make an impact.

As the Amotai Audit and Compliance Manager, you will ensure that businesses on the Amotai Verified Māori and Pasifika Supplier Directory meet Amotai’s membership criteria. You will manage and deliver supplier registrations, annual audits, monitor compliance, and investigate breaches. You’ll also help grow Amotai’s directory by enhancing its auditing, compliance, and quality assurance practices.

Your key responsibilities will include:
•    Leading and delivering Amotai’s supplier member registration, verification, auditing, compliance, and quality assurance services.
•    Working closely with Amotai’s Data, Communications and Insights and Membership Services teams. 
•    Reporting on supplier registrations and compliance matters.
•    Building a community of practice locally and globally to inform practice and maintain and grow the integrity of Amotai’s Verified Māori and Pasifika Directory.
•    Developing and delivering training and insights for staff and members

He kōrero mōu: About you
You are an experienced audit and compliance professional with solid experience and understanding of the Māori and Pasifika business sectors. You bring a strong level of commercial acumen and ability to easily build rapport and relationships with Māori and Pasifika businesses, as well as buyer organisations. You have a passion for ensuring that Amotai’s verification, auditing and compliance processes are best practice and that they evolve as required. 
A tertiary qualification in Audit, Compliance, or a related field, along with extensive experience within this field, is essential.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of Amotai by ensuring the integrity and sustainability of its Verified Māori and Pasifika Supplier Directory. You will work in a supportive and agile environment, where your contributions will have a direct impact on Amotai’s continued success. 
We are committed to your ongoing professional development and provide access to the Auckland Council Group’s range of benefits, including discounts on financial services, insurance, and lifestyle offerings.

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!  
Applications close:  Wednesday 16th April 2025
Please note this is a fixed term opportunity until the end of (month) 2027
 

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.