Description
Summary:
The Risk Lead is responsible for delivering WEL Networks' Risk Assurance Programme, ensuring organisational risks are effectively identified, mitigated, and managed.
Highlights:
1. Lead internal, risk, and quality audits in line with the three-year audit plan
2. Support continuous improvement for safety, resilience, and regulatory integrity
3. Collaborative, solutions-focused approach with independent risk advice
WEL Networks has been powering the Waikato for over 100 years. Community-owned and based in Hamilton, we supply electricity to more than 100,000 homes and businesses and are investing in new technologies to build a smarter, more sustainable energy future.
About the role
Reporting to the Manager, Sustainability and Business Improvement, the Risk Lead is responsible for delivering WEL Networks' Risk Assurance Programme, ensuring organisational risks are effectively identified, mitigated and managed.
You will lead internal, risk and quality audits in line with the three-year audit plan and ensure compliance with WEL's Business Management System (BMS) and relevant standards.
The role supports continuous improvement and contributes to the safety, resilience and regulatory integrity of our electricity distribution network.
What you'll bring:
* Experience in risk management, assurance, internal audit or quality systems, ideally in a regulated or infrastructure environment
* Proven ability to deliver risk assurance and audit programmes
* Working knowledge of ERM frameworks and Business Management Systems
* A collaborative, solutions-focused approach with the ability to provide practical, independent risk advice
Why join us?
We offer a competitive salary, flexible working, comprehensive wellbeing benefits and a supportive team culture.
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We value diversity and inclusion and encourage you to bring your authentic self to the application process.
To view a copy of the position description, please copy and paste the link into your browser: https://www.wel.co.nz/media/2n5pn033/pd-risk-lead.pdf
Apply online with your cover letter and CV, showing us what sets you apart. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may begin before the closing date.
As part of our commitment to safety in a critical industry, all successful candidates will be required to undergo a drug and alcohol test and complete a police background check prior to starting with WEL.