Principal Audit Manager

Confidential • wellington, wellington, New-Zealand • Posted June 23, 2026

Location wellington, wellington
Job Type Full-time
Category Audit, Taxes & Accounting, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
Posted June 23, 2026

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor, you will work collaboratively within a team of 13 to lead the Principal Audit Unit. You will be an integral part of a strong, collaborative team culture where “what we do matters.”

You Will Get To

  • Manage 3 direct reports to deliver high‑quality, strategically relevant advisory and internal audit services across the NZDF.
  • Coach, develop and mentor others to promote career progression and grow the capability of your team.
  • Be an advocate and champion for the internal audit team; promoting their role as trusted advisors who partner for success and continuous improvement.
  • Champion hybrid ways of working that promote a flexible, agile approach to work.

Your work will touch on many aspects of what the NZDF is about – from camps and bases, overseas posts, governance systems, through to the provisioning of health services, and the management...

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