Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Kia ora,

Innovate. Build. Reinvent. Make your skills count at PwC New Zealand.

At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems.

Join our diverse whānau of experts and be supported with coaching, flexibility, and a culture where you truly belong. Here, you’ll work with world-leading technology - including A.I. - bringing your people-focused skills and experience to deliver outcomes that matter.

This is a place to keep growing. You’ll learn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa.

Ngā Kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role 

A career in Internal Audit gives you the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients to understand their objectives and key risks and ultimately add value by enhancing their control environment and business operations. As our Internal Audit practice in Poneke / Wellington continues to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Senior Analyst to deliver internal audit and risk management engagements with our clients 

Your day-to-day could include: 

Support the delivery of internal audit engagements by executing project plans, conducting audits and business process reviews, and assessing risks, controls, and compliance across financial and operational processes. 

Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key controls, identify control gaps and emerging risks, and develop practical, business-aligned recommendations. 

Prepare high-quality audit documentation and reports, clearly communicating findings and insights to engagement teams and client stakeholders. 

Support engagement teams through effective risk management, tracking deliverables and commercial targets, and monitoring the implementation of agreed audit recommendations. 

Coach and support junior team members through on-the-job training and timely performance feedback, while working closely under the guidance of Managers, Directors, and Partners. 

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Top skills that you will use and grow in this role 

Minimum 3 years’ experience in internal audit and/or risk-focused roles, with exposure to audit delivery, risk assessments, and business process reviews. 

Strong written communication and report writing skills, with the ability to clearly articulate risks, control issues, and practical recommendations. 

Solid understanding of risk frameworks, internal controls, and business processes, including assessing control design and operating effectiveness. 

Effective use of audit tools and IT technologies to support audit execution, documentation, and analysis. 

Working knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and internal audit methodology. 

Confident presentation and verbal communication skills, with experience supporting discussions of audit findings with stakeholders. 

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ 

Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways 

Reputation - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems. 

Wellbeing - Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies) 

Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture 

Time off - Purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave; two recognition days provided each year; annual summer shutdown period 

Whānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave 

Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals 

 

Mo te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for? 

Belong to a community of problem solvers where differences are embraced. We’ll empower you with technology, coaching, flexibility and trust to make a meaningful difference. Learn more on our careers site at https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html.  

Grow here. Go further. 

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

February 26, 2026