Independent Member - Audit and Risk Committee

• Deliver trusted audit and risk assurance for Aucklanders
• Safeguard public value
• Oversee Ethical conduct and compliance

O Mātou Kōrero: About Us 

Auckland Council Group is one of the largest and most complex local government organisations in Australasia, overseeing significant public assets and services for 1.7 million Aucklanders. 

We are appointing an Independent Member to the Audit & Risk Committee an influential role providing assurance and risk oversight across the Council and its Council‑Controlled Organisations (CCOs).

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

The Committee strengthens system integrity across the Group, overseeing:
•    Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) across the Auckland Council Group
•    Internal and external audit and assurance
•    Cyber security and data
•    Health, safety and wellbeing
•    Business continuity and resilience
•    Integrity and investigations
•    Monitoring compliance with laws and regulations
•    Risk management for significant projects, programmes and procurement
•    Oversight of the Long‑term Plan (LTP), Annual Report and other statutory external financial reporting

He kōrero mōu: About you

Skills and experience required:
•    Senior credibility in audit, assurance and strategic risk
•    Leadership experience within large complex organisations(listed entity or equivalent public accountability)
•    High financial literacy with focus on sustainability and prudence
•    Ability to build productive relationships with the Governing Body, Council executives, CCO boards and the Office of the Auditor‑General
•    Experience in large, complex organisations across public and private sectors
•    Awareness of the reputational context of a large public sector organisation
•    Commitment to Te‑Tāruke‑ā‑Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan
•    Understanding of health and safety governance

Useful but not essential:
•    Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification
•    Understanding of complex systems and processes
•    Experience in data management and reporting

Term of appointment

Three‑year term, with potential re‑appointment for a further three years subject to performance.

Tono Mai: Apply Now! 

For more information or a confidential chat, email: rhonda.maxwell@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz 

Applications must be received by 11:59pm, Monday, 6 April 2026

Our commitment to inclusion

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds who bring different perspectives to strengthen governance for all Aucklanders.

We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of Auckland. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving Auckland as a place to live. All of our employee’s points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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.