Internal Audit Director

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Internal Audit Director

Tonkin + Taylor is one of Aotearoa's leading environmental and engineering consultancies, shaping places and communities across Australasia. We're a values-led group known for technical excellence, integrity, and making a real impact for our clients and our people.

We're looking for an Internal Audit Director to establish and lead our Group's internal audit function. You'll set the strategic direction and deliver independent assurance and advisory services that strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls. This is a unique opportunity to shape a modern audit function that goes beyond compliance, enabling smarter decisions, protecting value, and creating value across the Tonkin + Taylor Group.

The opportunity

Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the Board Audit & Risk Committee and Group Leadership Team, you'll design and deliver the Internal Audit Charter, strategy, methodology, and annual plan. You'll collaborate across our businesses in Australasia, providing insights on strategic, operational, and emerging risks while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and ethical leadership.

What you'll be doing

Strategic leadership

• Define and implement the Group's Internal Audit vision, strategy, and long-term roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Maintain the Internal Audit Charter in line with IIA Standards/IPPF and Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO, Board, and senior leaders with clear insight on strategic and emerging risks.
• Evolve the audit function into a value-focused team that enhances performance, governance, and risk culture.

Internal audit delivery

• Build a Group-wide audit function focused on value creation, value protection, and performance improvement.
• Provide independent, risk-based assurance over internal controls, governance, and risk management.
• Lead and oversee high-impact audits, reviews, investigations, and advisory projects.
• Deliver clear, actionable reports that drive positive change.
• Work closely with external auditors and specialists to enhance transparency and eliminate duplication.
• Enhance the use of data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities to strengthen controls, lift efficiency, and manage risk more effectively
• Build collaboration and align best practice across business units and risk functions.
• Promote a forward-looking, partnership-based audit culture grounded in integrity and innovation.

What you'll bring

• 10+ years' experience in internal audit or risk leadership roles, ideally at executive or director level.
• Relevant tertiary qualification and professional certification (e.g., CA, CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of IIA IPPF / Global Internal Audit Standards, governance, and enterprise risk management.
• Experience with ISO management systems and risk standards (e.g., ISO 9001:2015, ISO 31000:2018).
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and Board-level stakeholders with sound judgement and strategic insight.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills, able to turn complex issues into clear, actionable insights.
• Experience in professional services or a multi-entity environment is an advantage.

Why Tonkin + Taylor

Join a purpose-led organisation where people, quality, and integrity matter. You'll be part of a high-performing, supportive team with the opportunity to shape group-wide improvement and build a function that truly influences how we manage risk and deliver value.

Ready to lead a future-focused internal audit function and make a lasting impact across the Tonkin + Taylor Group? We'd love to hear from you.

Apply with your CV and a brief cover letter.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Ronny Bilkhu rbilkhu@tonkintaylor.co.nz - please note we are unable to accept applications via email. Please apply via our online application form.

Find out more about us at www.tonkintaylor.co.nz.

At Tonkin + Taylor, it's more than just a place to work, it's a place to find your purpose, build your future, and be part of something bigger.

Our value 'Everyone Matters' is at the heart of what we do. We're proud to be an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer and a member of Diversity Works. We warmly welcome all applicants, your voice and perspective are valued here.

Job Details

Reference #

35548

Posted on

17 Mar 2026

Closes on

24 Apr 2026 09:00

Location(s)

Auckland, Wellington

Expertise

Quality Assurance/Risk Management

Job level(s)

Senior

Work type(s)

Permanent, Full Time

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