Information Systems Audit Specialist - Fixed-term: Part-time

Three-year fixed term; part-time 0.4 to 0.5 FTE 

New Plymouth, Wellington or Tauranga, with flexible working options available

This might be the opportunity you are looking for. If you thrive in engagement across a business and want to drive transformational change, join our Internal Audit team. 

This role is integral to the delivery of our business assurance programme. It focuses on enhancing our electronic data processing systems' integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness. The successful candidate will ensure the sustainability of related controls and contribute to continuously improving our various processes and protocols. Bring your interpersonal and analytical skills, to build an outcome and continuous improvement focus to life.

What we offer you:

• Positive and supportive team culture and the opportunity to thrive in a genuinely caring and fun environment
• Loads of flexibility – we embrace hybrid working, so if you’d like to work a few days a week from home (or the beach) – that’s fine by us
• All the usual stuff, but way better – 4% KiwiSaver, ability to buy extra leave, paid volunteer days, free fruit in the office, amazing Parental Leave entitlements – Wow!!!
• As much growth and development as you can take. We are investing in our talent and helping our people grow careers that will set them up for long-term success. (2023 LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List for Aotearoa)

About the role:

Powerco’s Internal Audit team provides the Board and Management with independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight to strengthen Powerco’s ability to deliver its strategy and business plan. As the Information Systems Audit Specialist, you will lead the IT assurance and audit support for Powerco’s business assurance programme. You’ll look to investigate and facilitate improvements in our electronic data processing systems through data analysis and examinations. You’ll provide audit reports on the quality of IT controls and compliance obligations. You’ll also provide input into advisory business improvement projects.

To be a success in this role, you will need:

• Highly developed skills and experience across a broad range of analysis areas, including financial and ERP systems such as SAP, payroll systems, risk management, and information security
• Ability to engage and quickly establish and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated strategic and big-picture thinking, always looking ahead
• The ability to thrive and lead in uncertain, complex and ambiguous situations, agility and adaptability are key

Ideally, you will have:

• Exposure to auditing
• Experience in the use of audit automation tools and technologies (AI, RPA, Analytics)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ideally located in New Plymouth, Tauranga or Wellington, but we’d still be keen to talk if you resided elsewhere

About us:

Our purpose is to connect communities. It’s at the heart of everything we do as we serve our customers now and into the future. At Powerco, we’re passionate about doing mahi that keeps over 1.1 million customers connected and enables energy choices as we support Aotearoa's journey to a low-carbon future. 

Ngā Tikanga - Our Way guides us to achieve our purpose. It ensures we’re better together, work smarter, are proud to be here, and are future-focused in working together with each other, our communities, and industry stakeholders.

Applications close: Sunday 12 January 2025

Please follow the application process HERE. 

Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates – especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds – often won’t apply for roles unless they meet ALL the criteria. We encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.  

If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone 0800 769372 or email kiaora@powerco.co.nz