Head of Enterprise Risk, Compliance and Insurance

About the role

This senior leadership position will shape and embed a mature enterprise risk and compliance function across the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. You will sit at the centre of organisational decision‑making, ensuring risk, compliance and strategy are integrated to support sustainable performance and public value.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and uplift the organisation’s enterprise risk management framework.
• Provide strategic risk insights to the Senior Leadership Team and governance forums.
• Drive compliance frameworks and ensure adherence to legislative requirements.
• Oversee insurance strategy and coverage.
• Partner with senior leaders to align risk, compliance and business objectives.
• Build capability and embed a strong risk‑aware culture across the organisation.

Required profile

• Significant experience in enterprise risk, compliance and leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of risk frameworks, governance and their alignment to strategy.
• Proven ability to influence at executive and board level.
• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Experience leading teams and driving organisational change.
• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., risk management, law, finance) and professional certifications are desirable.

Required skills

• Deep knowledge of risk frameworks and governance structures.
• Understanding of legislative and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Capability to develop and manage insurance strategies.

What we offer

• Salary range $193,000 – $289,000 per year.
• Kiwisaver contributions.
• Wellbeing benefits.