Tech Savvy Internal Audit Business Partner - South Island

We are a small group of like-minded professionals   who are keen to connect with an experienced Internal Audit and assurance professional based in the South Island who may be interested in joining /partnering with us in delivering internal audit, governance, risk, and assurance services to our target clients. This is an early-stage conversation. We're open to discussing how a working relationship could be structured, whether as a formal partnership, associate arrangement, or another model that works for all parties. The right fit matters more than a predetermined structure.

What we're looking for

We'd like to hear from someone who:

• Has proven internal audit experience and can operate independently across planning, fieldwork, and reporting
• Is confident engaging with senior stakeholders, including at executive and Board/Audit Committee level
• Brings technology and systems capability—whether through IT audit experience, data analytics skills, or a strong understanding of how technology underpins control environments
• Is based in the South Island (or able to service it effectively)
• Values practical judgement and commercial sensibility over box-ticking

The opportunity

Working and partnering with us, you will work on and support delivery of services to our clients across the South Island, helping plan, deliver, and report on internal audit and assurance reviews. The role requires practical internal audit experience, sound judgement, and the ability to work with limited supervision while maintaining professional standards and client confidence.

Key responsibilities

You will be expected to:

• Plan and perform internal audit reviews, including scoping, fieldwork, testing, evidence assessment, and reporting.
• Build constructive working relationships with management, executives, and governance stakeholders.
• Manage assignments with minimal supervision, including prioritising work, resolving issues, and escalating matters appropriately.
• Prepare clear, practical audit reports and present findings at management, executive, and Board/Audit Committee level.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of controls, identify root causes, and recommend practical improvements.
• Support broader governance, risk, and assurance service offering.

Relevant qualifications such as CIA, CA, CPA, CISA, or equivalent experience would be advantageous, but practical internal audit capability and judgement are more important than titles alone.

Engagement model

This may suit an experienced consultant, contractor, or independent practitioner seeking flexible work with a specialist governance, risk, and internal audit firm.

Expression of interest

To express interest, please send your CV and a brief summary of your internal audit experience to: racheln@weaver.page