About PwC New Zealand
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 AI - bringing your people-focussed skills and experience to deliver outcomes that matter.
Ngā Kōrero mō tēnei tūranga / About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Risk & Quality (R&Q) professional to join our Advisory team, based in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland.
This role plays a vital part in supporting the firm’s independence, compliance, and quality objectives across Consulting, Deals, and Risk Services.
You’ll work closely with local and global R&Q teams, as well as business stakeholders, to strengthen risk frameworks, provide technical guidance, and help embed a strong culture of quality and compliance across Advisory.
- Act as a technical expert in Advisory R&Q policies and procedures, supporting Partners and staff in structured forums and on demand
- Assess new business opportunities, risk profiles, and apply safeguards in line with global independence requirements
- Advise on and support the Global Quality Engagement Programme, helping ensure consistent quality across engagements
- Provide R&Q advice across Consulting, Deals, and Risk Services portfolios
- Support transformation and large-scale technology programmes by advising on R&Q implications and controls
- Manage and support the resolution of risk matters, disputes, and potential breaches with sound professional judgment
- Stay across emerging services such as AI, Managed Services, and Data Management, and their implications for Advisory R&Q
- Prepare high-quality executive and board reports, and deliver firm-wide R&Q training and communication materials
- Contribute to implementing new network risk and compliance policies, working closely with LoS and global teams
- Explore and apply GenAI solutions to enhance risk management and compliance processes
Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experience
- 5+ years’ experience in risk management, independence, or compliance within professional services
- Proven technical knowledge of Advisory R&Q policies, contracting terms, and compliance frameworks
- Strong communication and relationship skills - able to engage and advise Partners and staff confidently and with empathy; experience preparing reports, policies, and training materials to a high professional standard
- Proficiency with Microsoft suite, web-based systems, and GenAI tools (e.g. ChatGPT)
- Strong problem-solving, investigation, and root cause analysis skills
- Experience managing multiple priorities and projects effectively
- A university degree
Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ
- Growth - Global network; leadership development; AI 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
Management level
Manager
Job Description & Summary
This role supports the firm’s independence, compliance, and quality across Advisory.
You will work with local and global R&Q teams and stakeholders to strengthen risk frameworks and embed a culture of quality and compliance.
In this role, you will be accountable for technical guidance, risk assessment, and ongoing improvements to R&Q processes.
Qualifications & Requirements
- 5+ years’ experience in risk management, independence, or compliance within professional services
- Strong knowledge of Advisory R&Q policies, contracting terms, and compliance frameworks
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience preparing reports, policies, and training materials
- Proficiency with Microsoft tools and GenAI technologies
- University degree
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes
What are you waiting for?
Hit Apply now.
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Ngā whakautu ki o pātai / Your questions answered: Mana motuhake / Independence: Maintaining independence is fundamental to demonstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity.
This role requires an independence review process.
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