Risk Services - Manager - Internal Audit

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Kia ora,

Innovate. Build. Reinvent. Make your skills count at PwC New Zealand.

At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems.

Join our diverse whānau of experts and be supported with coaching, flexibility, and a culture where you truly belong. Here, you’ll work with world-leading technology - including A.I. - bringing your skills and experience to deliver outcomes that matter.

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.

Ngā kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role

A career in Internal Audit gives you the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients to understand their objectives and key risks and ultimately add value by enhancing their control environment and business operations. As our Internal Audit practice in Ōtautahi / Christchurch continues to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Manager to deliver internal audit and risk management engagements with our clients.

Your day-to-day could include:

• Collaborating with market-leading Internal Audit partners in business development opportunities and fostering long-term relationships

• Working closely with senior teams and client stakeholders to develop tailored internal audit plans

• Scoping internal audit projects, managing teams to deliver, reporting and presenting to client leadership teams and audit risk committees

• Teaming with other subject matter experts to develop bespoke risk and control advice and assistance, bringing the best of the firm to our clients

• Leading, coaching and mentoring engagement teams and aiding their career development

• Client service and project management, including quality, managing project financials and resourcing

• Contributing to the advancement of PwC New Zealand’s Internal Audit practice.

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

• 5+ years' experience in an internal audit focused role and experience in a managerial capacity within a Professional Services Firm or Internal Audit/Assurance Function

• Strong understanding of internal audit methodology, risk frameworks, business processes and controls

• Previous experience developing internal audit plans and scopes that cover strategic, risk-based and operational areas

• Knowledgeable in integrating technology and data disciplines into delivery approaches

• Excellent report writing, presentation and analytical skills

• Proven experience in enhancing control environments through practical recommendations and internal audit advice that sticks

• Experience maintaining long-term relationships with a broad network of stakeholders and clients

• Well-honed project management skills with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritising appropriately.

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?

Belong to a community of problem solvers where differences are embraced. We’ll empower you with technology, coaching, flexibility and trust to make a meaningful difference. Learn more on 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?

No

Job Posting End Date

April 24, 2026