"Senior Risk Manager"

Job Description:

• Opportunities for professional development and free study
• Flexible working options to support your work-life balance
• Full time, permanent role based in Auckland CBD

About AUT

As one of the world's top 100 young universities and New Zealand's newest, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a university of opportunity, where all students with talent and potential have the chance to succeed. We are socially driven, with equity and excellence at the heart of everything we do. With more than 27,000 students and 4,000 staff across our three Auckland campuses, AUT is deeply connected to communities, industries, and iwi throughout Aotearoa.

About the role | Kōrero mō te tūranga

As a Senior Risk Manager, you will partner with people leaders across the University to provide expert risk advice, analysis, and internal consulting. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain a robust operational risk framework, ensuring consistent oversight and accountability. You will establish and lead a risk assessment committee, using it as a forum to guide decision-making, escalate issues, and share key insights. Through your leadership and activities, you will also drive a culture of risk awareness across the organisation.

About you | Kōrero mōu

You will be used to operating as a trusted advisor in a risk environment and bring with you:

• Experience in large complex organisations managing varying risks
• A strong understanding of risk management methodology and the application of risk management techniques
• The ability to share information in a way that is easily understood
• The ability to influence without direct authority
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills

Culture - Ahurea

Here at AUT we are more of a community and there is real purpose and meaning underpinning what we do. We are a collaborative team who work hard to deliver for AUT. Be a part of an organisation with engaging work, great environments with purpose and meaning.

Benefit - Huanga

• Professional development and free study
• Generous leave allowances
• Flexible and hybrid working options

Salary Range: $130k - $150k (appointment level and salary commensurate with skills and experience)

Ref: 93537

Closing Date: 12 October at 10.30pm

Posted: 25/09/2025