Risk Services - Analyst - Internal Audit

Management Level

Associate

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 people-focused 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 Analyst to deliver internal audit and risk management engagements with our clients. 

Your day-to-day could include: 

• Support the delivery of internal audit engagements by executing project plans, conducting audits and business process reviews, and assessing risks, controls, and compliance across financial and operational processes. 

• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key controls, identify control gaps and emerging risks, and develop practical, business-aligned recommendations. 

• Prepare clear, high-quality audit documentation and reports, clearly communicating findings and insights to engagement teams and client stakeholders. 

• Support engagement teams through effective risk management, supporting engagement delivery, including managing workplans, timelines, and quality outputs. 

• Collaborate effectively within engagement teams and contribute to a positive team environment, including sharing knowledge and supporting junior team members where appropriate. c

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Top skills that you will use and grow in this role 

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in internal audit and/or risk-focused roles, with exposure to audit delivery, risk assessments, and business process reviews. 

• Strong written communication and developing report writing skills, with the ability to clearly articulate risks, control issues, and practical recommendations. 

• Solid understanding of risk frameworks, internal controls, and business processes, including assessing control design and operating effectiveness. 

• Effective use of audit tools and IT technologies to support audit execution, documentation, and analysis. 

• Working knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and internal audit methodology. 

• Confident presentation and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate audit findings and insights clearly with engagement teams and client stakeholders. 

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ 

• Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways 

• 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. 

• Wellbeing - Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies) 

• Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture 

• Time off - Purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave; two recognition days provided each year; annual summer shutdown period 

• Whānau & community - Paid parental leave with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave 

• Rewards - Generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals 

Mo 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 

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

Atamai HangahGnga / 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