Early Careers Advisor

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC New Zealand is seeking an Early Careers Advisor to attract and select graduates, interns and scholarship recipients, helping to build a strong pipeline of future talent. Working with the Early Careers Manager and Talent Acquisition team, you’ll design campaigns and promote PwC as an employer of choice on campus and in communities.

This is a 2-month fixed term position. You will screen CVs, coordinate interviews, engage with universities, and support onboarding to ensure a positive candidate

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ relevant experience in student careers, recruitment, human resources or a related field.
• Customer-focused approach with results-driven mindset.
• Confidence speaking to groups and representing PwC as an employer of choice.
• Commercial awareness and ability to explain PwC’s business areas and EVP.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence using technology and working with data.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and engaging candidates through university partnerships, online platforms, careers events and networking.
• Reviewing CVs and applications, coordinating interviews, and partnering with the business to secure early careers talent.
• Managing the end-to-end Scholarship programme and responding to candidate and colleague queries.
• Helping define talent requirements and develop campaign strategies with hiring managers and the Early Careers Manager.
• Using Workday and other tools to manage candidates through recruitment and onboarding.
• Coordinating events, representing PwC on campus, and building relationships with universities, associations, clubs and recruitment partners.

Skills

Sourcing

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Data literacy

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Business

Tools

Workday

Job description

Management Level Associate 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.

About the role

Our People & Culture team helps build the people and capability behind PwC New Zealand. As an Early Careers Advisor, you’ll help attract and select graduates, interns and scholarship recipients—building a strong pipeline of future talent and creating a positive experience for candidates and colleagues.

Working with the Early Careers Manager, Talent Acquisition Senior Manager and hiring managers, you’ll help design and deliver early careers campaigns and promote PwC as an employer of choice.

Please note, this is a 2-month fixed term position.

Your day-to-day could include

• Supporting graduate, internship and scholarship recruitment campaigns.
• Sourcing and engaging candidates through university partnerships, online platforms, careers events and networking.
• Reviewing CVs and applications, coordinating interviews, and partnering with the business to secure early careers talent.
• Managing the end-to-end Scholarship programme and responding to candidate and colleague queries.
• Helping define talent requirements and develop campaign strategies with hiring managers and the Early Careers Manager.
• Using Workday and other tools to manage candidates through recruitment and onboarding.
• Coordinating events, representing PwC on campus, and building relationships with universities, associations, clubs and recruitment partners.
• Working with People & Culture colleagues to support a seamless onboarding experience.

Skills you will bring or develop

1–2 years’ relevant experience in student careers, recruitment, human resources or a related field. A driven, motivated and customer-focused approach, with a determination to achieve results and identify talent. Confidence speaking to groups and representing PwC as an employer of choice. Commercial awareness and the ability to explain our business areas and employee value proposition. Strong organisation, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills. Confidence using technology and working with data.

It would also be great if you have:

• A degree in Commerce, Business or another relevant field.
• Knowledge of recruitment best practice and experience with an applicant tracking system such as Workday.
• Experience in professional services or another large, complex organisation.

Highlights of working at PwC NZ

• Growth: A global network, leadership development, AI tools and training, and formal learning pathways.
• Reputation: PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve important problems.
• Flexibility: Flexible working and a supportive coaching culture.

Your questions answered

We encourage early applications: This role may close before the listed date if we identify a suitable candidate.

AI usage: Secure, AI-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions are made by our people.

Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Job Posting End Date

Are you ready to make a difference?

Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.