About The Role:

Join Tuatahi First Fibre as a Risk & Assurance Lead and play a key role in strengthening how we manage risk, compliance, and assurance across the business. Reporting to the Head of Risk Management and Health & Safety, you’ll lead the internal audit programme, oversee external certification compliance, and provide assurance on the effectiveness of our risk controls.

Here’s what you can expect in your day-to-day:

• Lead the implementation of Tuatahi’s risk assurance framework and oversee risk management systems.
• Develop and deliver the internal audit and assurance plan, conducting audits and reporting findings.
• Maintain risk records in CAMMS and provide clear, timely reporting to management and governance.
• Partner with external auditors and certification bodies to retain regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with the Risk Management Governance Group to develop our risk culture and support effective risk identification and management .

Skills and Experience Required:

Essential:

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant field.
• 7+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proven knowledge of risk management practices, protocols, and systems.
• Experience with business management systems in regulated environments.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance detail with a clear view of the bigger picture.

Desirable:

• Recognised risk or audit qualification.
• Knowledge of telecommunications, legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in ISO certification.

At Tuatahi, we invest in your growth. Even if you don’t meet all the requirements, apply anyway—there’s plenty of opportunity to develop your career with us!

Why Tuatahi is the Place for You:

At Tuatahi, we’re not only leaders in technology - we’re dedicated to looking after our people. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing and help you thrive, both at work and at home:

• Medical and Life Insurance: Comprehensive cover to protect your health and security.
• Utilities Rebate: Support with essential home costs like power and fibre.
• Refer-a-Friend Bonus: Bring great people into the team and get rewarded.
• Volunteer Day: One paid day each year to give back to your community.
• Wellbeing Leave: A wellbeing day every six months to recharge or take care of life admin.
• Parental Leave Support: Salary top-ups and support to help you focus on family.

About Us:

As a leader in Aotearoa’s ultrafast broadband revolution, Tuatahi is powering the future of connectivity. Our 6,000 km fibre optic network is the backbone that links households and businesses to the internet, driving digital growth across regions like Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke’s Bay, and beyond.

We partner with retail service providers and mobile network operators, enabling them to offer a range of services to over 249,000 homes and businesses. As we expand, we’re seeking innovative minds to help us shape a digitally empowered tomorrow. Join us and be part of something truly transformative.

Sounds Like you? Apply Now

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to how we work. When you apply, we’ll invite you to answer two optional questions to help us track progress toward fair and equal opportunities. Your responses are anonymous, voluntary, and have no impact on your application.

Advertising closes: 9 October 2025