Management Level
Senior Associate
& Summary
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Ngākōreromotēneitūranga About the role
We'relooking for an experienced auditor to join our Wellington Assurance team as Senior AssociateFrom our offices at the centre of our vibrant capital city,you'llplay a key role in external audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients while working alongside a collaborative and high-performing team.
This permanentfull-timerole(Monday – Friday,minimum 37.5hours per week) offers increased responsibility, direct client engagement, and opportunities to mentor junior team members, all within a supportive, values-led environment. It’s your chance to deepen your technical expertise, accelerate your career progression, and make a meaningful impact while helping shape the future of audit in New Zealand.
Your day-to-day could include:
Collaborate closely with senior staff on statutory audit engagements, guiding projects frominitialplanning through to final review and contributing to the evolution of our auditing practices.
Play a pivotal role in building public trust by delivering high-quality audits of financial statements that enhance the financial integrity and transparency of our clients.
Work directly with clients and high-performing teams to understand business needs, ensure compliance with policies and standards, test internal controls, and substantiate financial information using best-practice audit methodologies.
Supervise and mentor junior staff and graduates, fostering a culture of excellence while supporting their professional growth and development.
Leverage leading-edge technology to deliver high-quality external audit work in line with PwC auditmethodologyand auditing standards, helping set new benchmarks for quality and innovation.
Ngāpūkengakakaweamaiekoe, kawhakawhanakehiarāneiitēneitūranga Skills you will bring or develop in this role
This is an excellent opportunity to build on your external audit experience, ideally gained within a large, globally recognized professional services or audit firm.
Minimum2.5years’experience delivering external audit engagements within a complex, regulated environment.
Professionally qualified or actively working towards a recognized accounting qualification (e.g.CAANZ, CPA, ACCA, ICAEW, or equivalent).
Demonstrated experience contributing to end-to-end external audit engagements, including coaching, supervising, and reviewing the work of junior team members.
Strong working knowledge of internationally recognized financial reporting standards, particularly IFRS.
A relevant bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or a closely related discipline.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Ngāāhuatangahirahiraotemahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ
Rewards- Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals
Growth- Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways
Wellbeing- $250 annual wellbeing allowance;Life & income protection;Sonder/EAP/Headspace;15days’paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)
Reputation- PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’llaccelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.
Flexibility- Flexible working; supportive coaching culture
Time off- Twopaidrecognition daysoffprovided each yearduring ourannual summer shutdown period;purchaseup to two extra weeks’ annual leave
Whānau & community- Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave
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Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Job Posting End Date
August 7, 2026

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