Management Level
Senior Manager
& Summary
Kia ora,
Be a catalyst for transformation. Shape the future at PwC New Zealand.
At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems.
This is a place to keep growing.You’lllearn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa.
Ngākōreromotēneitūranga About the role
Our Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team helpsorganisationsnavigate uncertainty, strengthen resilience, and achieve their strategicobjectiveswith confidence. We work alongside clients toidentify, assess, and manage risks, enabling them toanticipatechange, respond effectively toemergingchallenges, and seize new opportunities.
A career in GRC offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range oforganisationsacross industries, helping them design, enhance, and embed effective governance, risk, and compliance frameworks. Through this work, you will play a key role in improvingorganisationalperformance, resilience, and long-term value.
We areseekinganAssociate Director to join our team in TāmakiMakaurau / Auckland This is a full-time, fixed-termposition, with a minimum of 37.5 hoursper week
Your day-to-day could include:
Working alongside market leading GRC partners to deliver GRC services to clients including relationship management, businessdevelopmentandcommercial management
Scoping,managingand delivering GRC services such as:
Assessing the maturity of governance,riskand compliance managementpractices,anddeveloping clear strategies to achieve desired future state
Developing or enhancing governance, riskmanagementand compliance frameworks, building the trust and confidence of key internal andexternal stakeholders
Supporting organizations toidentify, assess and report risks, includingthroughrunningworkshops and developing high quality insightsand reporting
Leading,coachingand mentoring engagement teams and aiding theircareer development
Teaming with other subject matter experts to blend GRC skills with othertechnical disciplinesto bring tailored solutions to complex problems
Providing subject matterexpertiseto diverse stakeholders includingExecutives, Boardand Audit & Risk Committees
Ngāpūkengakakaweamaiekoe, kawhakawhanakehiarāneiitēneitūranga Skills you will bring or develop in this role
7+ years' experience in GRC/risk, consulting, financial services advisory or related professional services environments.
Strong experience developing,implementingor assessing governance, risk and compliance structures and frameworks
GRC experience in the financial services sector is preferred
Excellent analytical and report writing skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Engaging workshop facilitator and presenter
Proven experiencemaintaininglong-term relationships with a broad network of stakeholders and clients, managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing appropriately
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
Mōteahatāuetatariana? / What are you waiting for?
Hit Apply now. To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit our careers site at https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html
Grow here. Go further.
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Job Posting End Date
June 25, 2026

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