Audit - Senior Associate - Hamilton

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Kia ora,

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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.

We’re looking for an experienced auditor to join our Assurance team in Kirikiriroa / Hamilton as a Senior Associate.

This is a permanent full-time role based in Hamilton, with a salary of $78,000 per annum. The role is Monday to Friday, with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week.

Ngā kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role

As a Senior Associate in our Assurance team, you’ll help deliver high-quality external audits for a varied client portfolio, including infrastructure, utilities, manufacturing, forestry, not-for-profit and other significant public and private organisations.

You’ll work closely with clients, senior leaders and team members to understand organisations, assess risks, review financial information and support trusted audit outcomes.

Your day-to-day could include:

• Leading key areas of external audit engagements from planning through to completion
• Working directly with clients to understand their businesses, risks, processes and financial information
• Reviewing internal controls, financial information and audit evidence in line with PwC methodology and applicable auditing standards
• Applying sound judgement to complex or unfamiliar issues and identifying practical ways forward
• Coaching and reviewing the work of graduates and junior team members
• Working with Managers, Directors and specialists across PwC to deliver quality outcomes for clients
• Using technology and AI-enabled audit tools to support quality, analysis and efficient delivery

Our Hamilton team combines the close connections of a local office with the opportunities of a large professional services firm. You’ll work alongside approachable leaders, gain exposure to a broad range of clients and contribute to a supportive team environment.

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

We’re looking for someone with strong audit foundations who is comfortable taking initiative, working through ambiguity and building positive relationships with clients and colleagues.

You’ll bring:

• 2–3 years’ external audit experience, preferably within a large or internationally recognised professional services or audit environment

• A recognised professional accounting qualification such as CAANZ, CPA, ACCA, ICAEW or equivalent, or be progressing towards completion
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards, including IFRS
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• A relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, commerce or a related discipline

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?

Hit Apply now. To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit our careers site at https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html.

Grow here. Go further.

Ngā whakautu ki o pātai / Your questions answered

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.

Tono tika mai / Please apply directly: We’re not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role. If you’d like to be considered, please apply directly - we’d love to hear from you.

Nau mai ngā tono wawe / We encourage early applications: This role may close before the listed date if we identify a suitable candidate.

Atamai hangahanga / A.I. usage: Please note that secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

November 27, 2026