Risk and Quality Senior Associate / Manager

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Ngā k ōrero mō tēnei tūranga / About the role

We’re looking for an experience d Risk & Quality Senior Associate or Manager to join our Advisory team in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, supporting Consulting, Deals and Risk Services.

This role focuses on helping the business apply PwC’s Risk & Quality frameworks in a practical and proportionate way, supporting good decision-making, quality delivery and a strong culture of care and integrity.

Yo u’ll work closely with Partners and staff to provide guidance on risk management, independence and compliance, assess new business opportunities, and support complex engagements across Advisory.

You’ll collaborate with local and global R&Q teams, contribute to firm-wide initiatives, and stay connected to emerging services such as AI and large-scale transformation programmes . This is a collaborative, people-focused role offering meaningful exposure, variety, and the opportunity to make a real impact across the firm.

Please note that this role requires the right to work in New Zealand.

In this role, you will:

Help Partners and teams make confident, well-informed decisions by providing clear and practical Risk & Quality guidance across Consulting, Deals and Risk Services

Enable the firm to pursue the right work in the right way by supporting the assessment of new engagements, independence considerations and appropriate safeguards

Strengthen quality delivery across Advisory by supporting PwC’s Quality Management System and Global Quality Engagement Programme

Build understanding and consistency in Risk & Quality through high-quality reporting, training and communications

Contribute to the firm’s future-focused services by working alongside local and Global R&Q teams and staying connected to emerging areas such as AI and large-scale transformation programmes

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

This role will suit someone who enjoy s working collaboratively, thinking carefully about risk, and supporting others to do their best work .

6+ years' experience in Risk & Quality related role, ideally within a professional services or advisory environment

The ability to apply risk and quality frameworks in a practical, balanced way that supports both quality outcomes and commercial decision-making

Clear written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports, guidance or training for a range of audiences

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through issues thoughtfully and reach well-reasoned outcomes

A collaborative, relationship-focused approach, with confidence working alongside Partners and teams and a willingness to keep learning

While the above skills and experience are important, we also encourage applications from individuals who may not meet every requirement but demonstrate strong potential and a learning mindset .

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; S onder/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 - T wo paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period ; p urchase 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

Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes
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