Senior Auditor

Tyler Wren; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start times

Working from home days

Central Christchurch location

Partner mentorship

Job summary

Tyler Wren in Christchurch is seeking an experienced external auditor to lead engagement planning, manage budgets, and supervise junior staff within a growing practice.

You will act as the client contact onsite, coordinating testing and control evaluations across a mix of profit and non-profit entities while delivering high-quality audit services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years external audit experience in a NZ CA firm.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• CA qualified in NZ.
• Experience with Caseware is advantageous.
• Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Professional Accounting or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement planning, budgets and allocate work across the team.
• Supervise, coach and support junior audit staff.
• Gain broad sector exposure by auditing a varied portfolio of profit commercial entities and registered non profits.
• Lead onsite testing and real-time control evaluations while serving as the client contact.

Skills

External audit experience

Strong communication

CA qualified

Education

Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Professional Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Caseware

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

This Top Tier national accounting firm stands out for its progressive leadership, inclusive culture and strong commitment to work life balance. Known for partnering with an impressive portfolio of corporate clients, and high growth commercial enterprises - they combine the resources of a large firm with a warm, personable local team environment.

With a strong focus on empowerment and continuous professional development, the firm boasts exceptional staff retention and approachable partners who genuinely support your career ambitions. While the firm operates nationwide, this key opening is centered directly in their growing Christchurch practice.

About the Role

• Lead engagement planning, job budgets and allocate work across the team
• Supervise, coach and support junior audit staff to build technical skills
• Gain broad sector exposure by auditing a varied portfolio of for profit commercial entities and registered non profits
• Lead onsite testing and real-time control evaluations while serving as the client contact

About Our Client

This Top Tier national accounting firm stands out for its progressive leadership, inclusive culture and strong commitment to work life balance. Known for partnering with an impressive portfolio of corporate clients, and high growth commercial enterprises - they combine the resources of a large firm with a warm, personable local team environment.

With a strong focus on empowerment and continuous professional development, the firm boasts exceptional staff retention and approachable partners who genuinely support your career ambitions. While the firm operates nationwide, this key opening is centered directly in their growing Christchurch practice.

About You

• At least 3+ years external audit experience within a New Zealand CA firm
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• CA qualified
• Proven experience with Caseware is advantageous
• Completed a Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Professional Accounting or equivalent

What’s in it for You?

• Clear pathways for you to grow into Associate and Partner in time
• Great work life balance with flexible start times and working from home days
• A warm, inclusive office culture with the stability of a national firm
• Direct access to partner mentorship with clear, structured pathways for career development
• Prime central Christchurch location with easy access to city amenities and lifestyle perks

Why work with Tyler Wren?

• 10+ years of experience in the Professional Services sector
• Job opportunities across New Zealand and Australia, with local recruiters in each location
• Many placements are not available through adverts
• Support at every stage, from career guidance to job search management including personalised interview prep to help you succeed

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