Senior Counter Fraud Advisor

Senior Counter Fraud Advisor Wellington

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is a highly specialised government department whose mission is to disrupt and deter serious complex fraud through prevention investigation and prosecution. We take pride in the work we do to keep New Zealand safe from fraud and corruption.

We employ a talented team of lawyers forensic accountants investigators and electronic forensic counter fraud and policy experts to do just that and importantly we have a small corporate services team that supports our operational teams. Numbering eighty we are a cohesive team with a strong sense of justice and a vibrant culture.

About the Role

As part of the SFOs Counter Fraud Centre team and reporting to our Principal Counter Fraud Advisor you will apply your fraud financial crime or risk management experience and work with stakeholders across the public sector to raise awareness and build capability in countering fraud and corruption. You will develop and deliver a range of counter fraud products and services perform fraud capability and risk assessments undertake control testing and provide counter fraud advice to public sector agencies and other organisations. You will work in a highly collaborative team take the lead on some initiatives and projects and provide guidance to colleagues.

About you

To be successful in this role you have a career in consultancy-based risk advisory or risk management or assurance and you can demonstrate and articulate your financial crime knowledge or experience that spans the areas of integrity compliance policy risk management and investigations. Specific exposure to fraud prevention strategies plans processes and interventions is essential. You will have a comprehensive understanding of and will have worked with or alongside the New Zealand public sector. To be an effective consultant you have proven capability to establish and maintain optimal stakeholder relationships and are an effective influencer and are an accomplished facilitator of large groups and have experience in the design and delivery of workshops webinars and other learning formats. You can research use data perform detailed analysis and deliver advice and recommendations in a succinct and effective manner produce engaging and robust reports and have ability to quickly understand facts and complexities to form sound and effective advice and can speak confidently on and lead effective meetings at a strategic and operational level.

About SFO

At the SFO we value a growth mindset and explore this attribute during our recruitment process and in our development discussions. We believe possessing a growth mindset is a key contributor to success in the SFO environment. We are a close and motivated team with a strong workplace culture. We recognise that diversity and inclusion is important to our work. We value the unique abilities and perspectives of our employees which allows us to continue to create a supportive environment that meets the needs of our people our business and the communities where we work. We encourage applications from individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive and respectful workplace.

The position description for this role is here:

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If you would like further information about this role you are welcome to email the recruitment team at .

If you wish to apply for this role please submit your CV and cover letter (attachments titled First Name Last Name CV or Cover Letter).

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Required Experience:

Senior IC