Assurance - Senior Associate - Wellington

PwC New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Retail discounts

Wellbeing allowance

Headspace & EAP

Paid sick leave

Health insurance

Flexible working

Paid parental leave

Job summary

PwC New Zealand in Wellington is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Assurance team. You will deliver external audits for a diverse client portfolio, from planning through final review, while maintaining high-quality engagement standards and client service.

This role offers growth, mentorship of junior staff, and the opportunity to strengthen your technical expertise in a collaborative, values-led environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience delivering external audit engagements.
• Qualified or actively working towards a recognized accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA/ICAEW).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or closely related discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver external audits for a diverse client portfolio from planning to final review.
• Coach, supervise, and review work of junior team members.
• Engage with clients to understand business needs and ensure policy compliance.
• Leverage PwC audit methodologies and standards to deliver high-quality work.
• Mentor junior staff and support their professional development.

Skills

External audits

Coaching

Team supervision

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in accounting

Professional accounting qualification (CAANZ/CPA/ACCA/ICAEW) in progress

Job description

Job Description & Summary

Kia ora,
At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems.
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.
Join a high-performing, forward-thinking team where energy, innovation, and collaboration shape everything we do. As part of New Zealand’s leading professional services firm, you’ll work on meaningful audit engagements across both public and private sectors, partnering with leading local and global organisations. You’ll be challenged, supported, and inspired by dynamic business leaders and colleagues who live in our values of care, integrity, and teamwork. This is more than an audit role — it’s an opportunity to grow your career, make a real impact, and help redefine what excellence looks like in assurance.

Ngā k ōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role

We’re looking for experienced auditors to join our Assurance team as Senior Associates in our Wellington office— From our offices at the centre of our vibrant capital city, you will be responsible for working on various external audits with our clients.

You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality external audit engagements across a diverse public and private sector client portfolio, working with leading local and global organisations. This full-time role (Monday – Friday, minimum 37.5 hours 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 from initial planning 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 audit methodology and auditing standards, helping set new benchmarks for quality and innovation.

Management Level

Senior Associate

Ngā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe , ka whakawhanakehia rānei i tēnei tūranga / Skills you will bring or develop in this role

• Minimum 3+ years’ 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.

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi 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; 15 days ’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)
• 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.
• Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture
• Time off - Two paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period ; purchase up 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

Mō 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?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

July 24, 2026