Assurance – Wellington – Senior Manager

PwC New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Referral bonuses

Health insurance

Wellbeing allowance

15 days annual leave

Job summary

PwC New Zealand is seeking a Senior Manager in our Assurance team based in Wellington. You will manage external audit engagements, lead delivery, and mentor junior team members while upholding PwC's standards and methodologies.

You'll drive high‑quality audits across public and private clients, foster strong client relationships, and contribute to continuous improvement in audit practice within a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in external audit within a professional services firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Take a senior role in statutory audit engagements from planning through final review, owning delivery and quality.
• Lead high‑quality audits of financial statements to enhance client integrity and transparency.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and senior stakeholders, translating complex matters into practical insights.
• Lead, coach, and develop high‑performing teams within a values‑led environment.

Skills

External audit experience

Leadership

Client relationship mgmt

Project management

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.

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced auditor to join our Assurance team at Senior Manager level in our Pōneke / Wellington office. From our offices in the bustling and vibrant capital city, you will be responsible for working on various external audit engagements 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 the opportunity to manage complex client engagements, build and develop client relationships 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

• Taking a senior role in statutory audit engagements from initial planning through to final review, taking ownership of delivery, quality, risk management, and continuous improvement in audit practices.
• Playing a pivotal role in building public trust by leading high‑quality audits of financial statements that enhance the financial integrity and transparency of our clients.
• Building trusted relationships with clients and senior stakeholders, understanding their business needs, ensuring compliance with policies and standards, and providing practical, value‑adding insights.
• Leading, coaching and developing high‑performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence while supporting the professional growth of managers and more junior team members.
• Leveraging advanced 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.
• Extensive experience (ideally at least 7 years) in external audit within a professional services firm. Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting requirements, and audit methodology.
• Sound judgement, commercial awareness, and the confidence to manage complex engagements and key client relationships.
• Ideally financial services experience, either in banking or asset management, although this is not essential.
• Clear communication and the ability to confidently partner with clients and internal teams, translating complex matters into practical, well‑considered insights.
• An ability to lead, coach, and develop high‑performing teams, creating an inclusive environment that supports quality, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.

Skills you will bring or develop

• Extensive experience (ideally at least 7 years) in external audit within a professional services firm. Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting requirements, and audit methodology.
• Sound judgement, commercial awareness, and the confidence to manage complex engagements and key client relationships.
• Ideally financial services experience, either in banking or asset management, although this is not essential.
• Clear communication and the ability to confidently partner with clients and internal teams, translating complex matters into practical, well‑considered insights.
• An ability to lead, coach, and develop high‑performing teams, creating an inclusive environment that supports quality, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.

Benefits

• 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

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Yes