External Member – Finance and Assurance Committee

Council delivers an exceptionally broad range of services and infrastructure—from pipes to playgrounds, parks to parking, pools to paintings, and much more. The scale and complexity of our operations require strong governance oversight to ensure accountability, transparency, and effective risk management.

Hamilton City Council (Council) is seeking an experienced and highly capable professional to serve as the external member of Council’s Finance and Assurance Committee. This is a pivotal governance role where you will contribute independent insight and expertise to support the Council’s stewardship of public resources.

About the Finance and Assurance Committee

The Committee oversees, reviews, and reports to Council on the effectiveness of strategies, policies, systems, processes, and performance in the areas of:

• Financial management
• Risk management
• Internal and external audit
• Legislative and regulatory compliance

The Committee is expected to meet five times per year.

To be considered for this appointment, you will bring governance-level expertise and experience that enables you to act as an effective, independent voice on the Committee. You will complement the skills and knowledge of existing members and demonstrate capability across the following areas:

Senior experience in audit and risk governance, including service on audit, risk, or equivalent committees

• Strong financial background; membership with Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (or an internationally recognised equivalent) is advantageous
• Experience working within, or closely with, the local government or public sector, with an understanding of accountability, regulatory, and funding environments
• Ability to exercise independent, objective judgement, including constructive challenge and professional scepticism
• Sound understanding of frameworks for financial management, risk management, audit, and internal controls
• Experience reviewing and assessing organisational insurance arrangements
• Understanding of internal and external audit processes, including engagement with auditors and oversight of audit findings
• Ability to contribute insights that support organisational performance, efficiency, and positive community outcomes
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and experience supporting governance frameworks that strengthen relationships with mana whenuaCapacity and commitment to devote the time and effort required of an external member

For further information about this role, please email [email protected].

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Applications close 13 March 2026.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.