Principal Audit Manager

New Zealand Government

Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand
Ongoing - Full Time
Posted June 16, 2026

Job Description

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 of complex logistical a...