The job you never knew existed at The Audit Office, Wellington - Wairarapa

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The jobs you never knew existed

Jobs with unmatched variety and intellectual stimulation are rare. Here's your chance to join a respected and influential organisation focused on improving trust and confidence in public services. If you're passionate about making a difference alongside talented and committed colleagues, performance auditing at The Audit Office could be a new career path for you.

Performance audits report on issues that are important to New Zealanders. We're currently looking at a range of topics including border security, value for money in learning support, and social investment. You can read more about our upcoming work at ao.parliament.nz/work-programme.

We're looking for a Performance Auditor and a Senior Performance Auditor. In theseroles you'll be working with others to report on behalf of the Controller and Auditor-General. From day to day, you could be carrying out fieldwork in different parts of the country or interviewing people from a wide range of organisations, from frontline public servants to politicians. It's a challenging and varied role that gives you a unique view of the public sector. 

If this sounds like the job for you, we'd love to hear from you, especially if you have experience in supporting or leading large public sector projects or significant government reviews. In your cover letter, please provide specific examples that show where you've analysed and evaluated information and written coherently and concisely. If you're interested in the Senior Performance Auditor role, please also tell us about when you've led teams on research projects, reviews, or inquires.

We offer our staff:

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Supportive hybrid working arrangements (flexible hours/days).
• Health and well-being benefits.
• A unique operating environment with Parliament.

Read more – including about staff networks, annual leave, and family benefits – on our website: ao.parliament.nz/about-us/careers/benefits-for-employees

We have a diverse and inclusive team that helps us understand the issues faced by the public sector and how these impact the lives of New Zealanders. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to inform us when applying so we can assist you throughout the recruitment process.

For more about us, including blog posts about our work, visit ao.parliament.nz.

You must apply online through jobs.govt.nz (you'll find the application form and position descriptions there, too).

We value originality and effort. Although AI can be helpful in some circumstances, we require you to submit a cover letter and CV that reflects your own voice and experiences.

Applications close Sunday, 7 June 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact recruitment@ao.parliament.nz.

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